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Canterbury Pilgrimages

Canterbury Pilgrimages

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGreat Britain

ISBN10: 1161365214
ISBN13: 9781161365214
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 440
Weight: 2.15
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Canterbury Pilgrimages is a book written by H. Snowden Ward that explores the history and significance of the pilgrimage to Canterbury, England. The book delves into the origins of the pilgrimage, which dates back to the 12th century, and examines the various routes taken by pilgrims as well as the landmarks and holy sites they visited along the way. Ward also provides a detailed account of the Canterbury Tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer, which immortalized the pilgrimage in literature. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the pilgrimage sites and includes a map of the pilgrimage routes. Canterbury Pilgrimages is a fascinating exploration of the religious and cultural traditions that have made the pilgrimage to Canterbury an enduring part of English history.1904. History and literature of the Canterbury pilgrimages, along with a step-by-step description of the journey. Copiously illustrated. Contents: Thomas of London; Whom the King delighteth to honor; Contest in the kingdom: Church versus Crown; Martyrdom; Miracles and canonization; Cult of St. Thomas: pilgrims and pilgrimages; Chaucer and his works; Chaucer's Pilgrims: men or the world and men of the church; Tales of the first, second, third, and fourth day; Fall of the cult of St. Thomas; Pilgrim's ways: today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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