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“There are no countries in the world less known by the British than those selfsame British Islands.”

Quote by George Henry Borrow

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George Henry Borrow

George Henry Borrow was an English author known for his studies of Spanish folklore. His work, 'The Book of the Generations of Man,' is a classic study of Spanish folklore and has had a profound impact on subsequent researchers. more

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