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The Bible in Spain

The Bible in Spain
George Borrow

The Bible in Spain, published in London in 1843, is a travel book by the British writer George Borrow . It was a popular work when it appeared, running through several editions.The book relates Borrow's travels through Spain while working as a Bible salesman between 1835 and 1838, during the Carlist Civil War. His activities were on behalf of the Bible Society, and encountered much opposition from the Roman Catholic Church and many national and local politicians.

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“There is a peculiarity in the countenance, as everybody knows, which, though it cannot be described, is sure to betray the Englishman.”

George Borrow book The Bible in Spain

The Bible in Spain, ch. 2.

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“The author of Amelia, the most singular genius which their island ever produced, whose works it has long been the fashion to abuse in public and to read in secret.”

George Borrow book The Bible in Spain

The Bible in Spain (1843), ch. 1.

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