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The Bible in Spain Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman, in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
Synopsis
George Borrow’s travel narrative, published in 1843, recounts his journey through Spain in the 1830s while working as a Bible salesman during the turbulent Carlist Civil War (1835-1838). Moving through a landscape marked by danger and unrest, he encounters strong resistance from the Catholic Church and from local authorities, yet continues his mission amid constant uncertainty. The account follows Borrow as he travels through varied regions and meets people from all walks of life, including prominent figures and ordinary communities. Along the way, he attempts activities that draw legal trouble, including opening an illegal bookshop, and at one point he is briefly imprisoned.
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