"Wild Wales: The People, Language, & Scenery" by George Borrow is a personal story of a walking trip through Wales in the 1800s. It’s all about the author’s journey exploring Welsh culture, the Welsh language, and the beautiful landscapes of the country. The book starts with a simple decision: the author decides to pass on fancy vacation spots and instead sets off to Wales with his family to see the country, Welsh people and way of life. He shares his knowledge of the Welsh language, which he learned as a child from a man who worked for their family, and describes the scenes and individuals encountered, creating a sense of adventure and appreciation for the beauty of Wales and its population.
Wild Wales: The People, Language, & Scenery
By George Borrow
Escape into 19th-century Wales with an author, his family, and his personal encounters with the people, language, and breathtaking scenery of this distinct part of the world.
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About the AuthorGeorge Henry Borrow was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe. His travels gave him a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure strongly in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain and the novels Lavengro and The Romany Rye, set in his time with the English Romanichal (Gypsies).
George Henry Borrow was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe. His travels gave him a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure strongly in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain and the novels Lavengro and The Romany Rye, set in his time with the English Romanichal (Gypsies).
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