Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters of Borrow and His Friends Shorter, Clement King 1857-1926 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "George Borrow and His Circle" by Clement King Shorter is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life of George Borrow, an eccentric author and linguist known for his interactions with various cultures and his adventures, particularly among the Romani people. The biography aims to shed light on Borrow's life and friendships, including many previously unpublished letters that reveal insights into his character and experiences. The opening of the book introduces George Borrow's background, detailing his birth into a peripatetic life influenced by his father's military career. It describes how Borrow spent his childhood traveling with his family, moving frequently from one place to another, which likely fostered his later wanderlust and fascination with different cultures. Additionally, it hints at the complexity of his family dynamics, especially the strong bond he shared with his mother, and sets the stage for exploring Borrow's relationships and formative experiences that shaped his literary career. This foundation establishes a rich narrative about a remarkable figure whose life was as colorful and varied as his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-12 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project). Original publication data not identified Borrow, George, 1803-1881 PR Original publication data not identified a14000750 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19767 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19767 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133447.0 19767