“I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or beneath whose roof I sleep.”
Quote by George Henry Borrow
Work
The Bible in Spain; Or the Journeys, Adventures and Imprisonnements of an Englishman, in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
This book recounts the experiences of an Englishman who traveled to Spain in the 16th century with the aim of spreading Christianity through the distribution of the Bible. The narrative covers his numerous journeys, the dangers he faced, and his periods of imprisonment, offering a vivid account of the religious and political climate of the time. more
Author
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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