A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain

This reprinted pamphlet offers a lively glimpse into a heated nineteenth‑century dispute over Richard Ford’s popular travel guide to Spain. Written by a literary figure who felt his essay on the handbook had been unfairly altered, the text preserves his original arguments, a scathing letter from the editor J. G. Lockhart, and the surrounding controversy. Listeners will hear a finely tuned blend of scholarship and wit, as the author defends his right to critique without interference.

Beyond the core essay, the edition includes an unpublished, tongue‑in‑cheek squib and meticulous notes about the pamphlet’s rarity—only two copies were ever made, both now safely archived. The narration captures the texture of the period’s literary culture, revealing how a seemingly modest travel book could ignite fierce debate. It’s an engaging snapshot of Victorian intellectual life, perfect for anyone curious about the personalities behind the era’s travel literature.