George Borrow's Second Tour in Wales

By T. C. (Thomas Crosbee) Cantrill

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience a Victorian author's journey through southwestern Wales in 1857, filled with vibrant descriptions, cultural observations, and encounters with local characters, all enriched by the authors' historical insights.

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Biographies Language & Communication Travel & Geography

Released

2020-05-09

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Summary

"George Borrow's Second Tour in Wales" by T. C. Cantrill and J. Pringle is a detailed, early 20th-century retelling of Victorian author George Borrow's journey through southwestern Wales in 1857. Using Borrow's original notes, the book illuminates his encounters with locals, vivid descriptions of the Welsh landscape, and observations on the culture of the communities he visited in towns such as Laugharne, Tenby, and St. David’s. Through Borrow's unique viewpoint, the narrative recounts his experiences, enhanced by Cantrill and Pringle's historical context, revealing both Borrow's personal impressions and the vibrant regions he explored during his travels. The storyline blends humor and charm with historical insights in this retelling with transcribed historical notes.