Project Gutenberg 1996-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 75 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery David Price and Jane Gamie "WILD WALES: Its People, Language and Scenery" by George Borrow is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Wales, delving into its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and the unique culture of its people. Borrow's journey through the country showcases not only the stunning scenery but also highlights the significance of the Welsh language and the complex identity of its inhabitants. The opening of the book introduces the intended journey of Borrow and his family to Wales, emphasizing his desire to reconnect with the Welsh language he had learned in his youth. He recounts anecdotes about his previous encounters with a Welsh groom who taught him the language, setting the stage for a narrative filled with personal observations and cultural reflections. As Borrow prepares to embark on his expedition, he reflects on the allure of Wales and its appeal beyond the mere landscape, hinting at the historical and linguistic significance that will unfold as they explore the region. The author hints at the contrasts between Welsh and English society, setting a vivid and engaging tone for the rest of the exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Wales -- Description and travel Borrow, George, 1803-1881 -- Travel -- Wales DA Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 1398860 1399599 2024-09-01T06:17:56.590918 2023-10-01T05:56:59.211269 text/html text/html 1463139 2021-08-16T08:27:24 text/html 803875 2021-08-16T08:29:54 text/html application/zip 993651 2024-09-01T06:18:15.513812 application/epub+zip 999609 2024-09-01T06:17:59.132903 application/epub+zip 706569 2024-09-01T06:17:57.729917 application/epub+zip 1390028 2024-09-01T06:18:27.637763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1313154 2024-09-01T06:18:14.311845 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 958185 2022-09-01T06:50:17.701610 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1351134 1351125 2024-09-01T06:17:54.660943 2023-10-01T05:56:57.244256 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1350809 2021-08-16T08:29:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 496474 2021-08-16T08:29:33 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18149 2024-09-01T06:18:27.793751 application/rdf+xml 18125 2024-09-01T06:17:58.149909 image/jpeg 3900 2024-09-01T06:17:57.937900 image/jpeg 863222 2024-09-01T06:17:56.713942 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia