Author: George Borrow
Title: The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain; the Bible in Spain or, the Journeys, Adventures and Imprisonments of an Englishman
Description: London, John Murray, 1907-1930. Cloth. Bright copies of George Borrow's two works on Spain and the Romani people. Two works by George Borrow in the publisher's original cloth bindings.Ink inscriptions to the front free end paper of The Bible in Spain.Illustrated with nine plates to The Zincali, and three plates and a folding map to The Bible in Spain. Collated, complete.The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain was first published in 1841. This is the ninth edition, fourth impression. provides an account of the lifestyle, culture and history of the Romani people, especially in Spain, drawn from the author's experiences. Borrow also provides a dictionary of the Romani language, a language he spoke fluently. The Bible in Spain was a popular travel work when it was first published in 1843. This is the sixteenth impression. Borrow provides an account of his travels through Spain while working as a Bible salesman between 1835 and 1838. The activities of the Bible Society, and Borrow's work on its behalf, encountered much opposition from the Roman Catholic Church. It includes the notes and glossary of Ulick Ralph Burke.10 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of The Zincali. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, smart with fading to the spine of The Zincali, and light shelf wear to the extremities and head and tail of the spine to both volumes. Rear hinge to The Bible in Spain is slightly strained but held by cords. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. 5cm tear to the title page of The Bible in Spain. Folding map in excellent condition. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Spain Travel Romani Travel Not Stated


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