A World of His Own: The Double Life of George Borrow by Williams, David - 1982

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

Oxford University Press, 1982. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0192117629

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1982. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. x, 178, illus. Some pencil ticks in margins, else a fine copy.

Oxford New York: Oxford University Press, 1982. First Edition Hardcover A World of His Own: Double Life of George Borrow 178 pages. 17 illustrations. George Borrow was an unorthodox man, over six feet tall and white haired by the age of 25, he cut a striking figure as he wandered the roads of Britain and Europe to escape the trammels of a routine and respectable existence and to seek out those to whom he felt most kindred - the people on the margins of society, above all the gipsies. He had a remarkable facility for learning languages, despite being rabidly anti-Catholic, and unaffiliated to any established church, he brought a kind of faith to the gipsies, and his one serious spell of employment was as a spreader of the word for the evangelical Bible Society. His linguistic ability, combined with his courage, stamina, and tenacity made him a valuable, if unconventional representative in Russia and Spain.. First Edition. Hard Cover (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History,… Read More

Oxford-New York, Oxford University Press. 1982. Original publisher's blue paper-covered boards, gilt title spine, pictorial dustjacket, 8vo: x, 178pp., illustrations, list illustrations, bibliography, index. Very fine copy.,

Oxford: OUP, 1982. First Edition. . Cloth. Vg/Vg. 178pp. plates Size: 8vo

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1982. A near Fine clean, tight and unmarked copy (Fine apart from a touch of light foxing to top and fore edges) with near Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. x + 178 pages. 17 illustrations. George Borrow was an unorthodox man, over six feet tall and white haired by the age of 25, he cut a striking figure as he wandered the roads of Britain and Europe to escape the trammels of a routine and respectable existence and to seek out those to whom he felt most kindred - the people on the margins of society, above all the gipsies. He had a remarkable facility for learning languages, despite being rabidly anti-Catholic, and unaffiliated to any established church, he brought a kind of faith to the gipsies, and his one serious spell of employment was as a spreader of the word for the evangelical Bible Society. His linguistic ability, combined with his courage, stamina, and tenacity made him a valuable, if unconventional representative in Russia and Spain. 14.… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.