The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury by Julia Cartwright
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| Author | Cartwright, Julia, 1851-1924 |
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| Illustrator | Murray, A. H. Hallam (Alexander Henry Hallam), 1854-1934 |
| LoC No. | 12040592 |
| Title | The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury" by Julia Cartwright is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the ancient pilgrimage route that medieval travelers took from Winchester to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket in Canterbury. As it explores the landscapes, historic sites, and cultural significance of the path, it vividly revives the era of pilgrimage through a blend of historical detail and personal reflections. At the start of the work, the author provides a rich context about the cultural landscape of pilgrimages in England, particularly after the martyrdom of St. Thomas, whose shrine offered solace and healing to many. Detailed descriptions guide the reader through the remnants of the Pilgrims’ Way, from its origins as a British trackway to its flourishing during the medieval period, with references to historical characters like Chaucer. With references to significant locations, ancient churches, and the landscape's natural beauty, the opening presents a thoughtful invitation for modern readers to retrace the steps of those who once journeyed in search of spiritual healing and connection, thus illuminating the enduring allure of this storied pilgrimage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- England -- Canterbury |
| Subject | Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- England -- Winchester |
| Subject | Roads -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44684 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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