02400cam a22003373u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003100111245007000142264005100212300004700263336002600310337002600336338003600362500003100398508007500429520129400504534004501798653005501843653002001898653003801918700004801956856004102004999001702045603UtSlPG20260610133033.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBorrow, George,d1803-188110aLetters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-07-01  aTranscribed from the 1911, Hodder and Stoughton edition by David Price  a"Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society" by George Borrow is a collection of correspondences crafted in the early 19th century. This work illuminates Borrow's endeavors and experiences as he worked on translating biblical texts, particularly into the lesser-known languages of Mandchou and Tartar. The letters provide insight into his thoughts on linguistic challenges, cultural observations, and the socio-religious landscape of his time, demonstrating his passion for the dissemination of biblical texts across different cultures.  The opening of this collection reveals Borrow's deep commitment to language and translation, as he shares his progress in acquiring the Mandchou language and critiques existing translations of biblical texts. Initially addressing Rev. J. Jowett, he expresses excitement over resources for learning Mandchou and discusses his desire to translate the Gospel into the language of the Gypsies. Through various letters, he details the practicalities of his mission, enlisting help from various individuals and navigating the complexities of language acquisition, all while maintaining a fervent dedication to his task of spreading the teachings of Christianity among diverse populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence  aEnglish letters  aBritish and Foreign Bible Society1 aDarlow, T. H.q(Thomas Herbert),d1858-192740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/603  c42730d42730