The Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2] Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula

An English envoy of the Bible Society arrives in mid‑nineteenth‑century Spain, charged with printing and spreading the Scriptures in a nation where faith and politics intertwine. What seems a simple missionary task soon spirals into a series of vivid encounters—from bustling markets and remote mountain hamlets to clandestine meetings in dim taverns. His journey also leads him across Portugal and into the isolated lands of the Corahai, each step revealing Spain’s striking customs and hidden perils.

The account reads like a lively travelogue, offering colorful portraits of peasants, shepherds and muleteers who share their meals and wary hospitality. As language barriers and official suspicions rise, brief imprisonments highlight the fragile balance between religious zeal and state control. Listeners will be drawn into rugged landscapes, bustling towns, and the determined spirit of a man who refuses to abandon his mission amid danger.