Wild Wales - George Borrow 1988 (Preloved)

Part travelogue, part memoir, and wholehearted love letter to a nation, Wild Wales is one of the most vibrant and eccentric guidebooks ever written.

In the summer of 1854, Victorian author and polyglot George Borrow set out on foot across the rugged mountains, hidden valleys, and bustling industrial towns of Wales. Armed with a fierce curiosity, an unquenchable thirst for local ale, and a passionate—if idiosyncratic—mastery of the Welsh language, Borrow immersed himself in the heart of 19th-century Welsh life.

From the dramatic peaks of Snowdonia down to the coalfields of the South, Wild Wales captures an unforgettable portrait of a land on the cusp of modern change. Along his winding journey, Borrow engages in over a hundred spirited encounters with local bards, innkeepers, farmers, and eccentric villagers. Rich in folklore, bardic history, and sharp observations, this classic narrative remains an affectionate, witty, and timeless celebration of Welsh heritage and identity.

• Gallery Books 1988
• English language
• Paperback 768 pages

Condition: very good: minimal scuffs and age related marks. Has a little bump on the back