The Life of George Borrow

"The Life of George Borrow" by Clement King Shorter is a story of a man's life that starts with his birth in Norfolk, detailing how his family's way of life, influenced by his father's job in the military, set the stage for who he would become. We meet George Borrow's parents, Captain Thomas Borrow and Ann Perfrement, and learn how their lives shaped George's love for wandering. The story shows us the family's relationships, especially how his older brother, John, was favored, while also painting a clear picture of the time and places that would later inspire Borrow's writings and travels.