A Visit To The Catacombs Or First Christian Cemeteries At Rome

A Visit To The Catacombs Or First Christian Cemeteries At Rome: And A Midnight Visit To Mount Vesuvius is a book written by Selina Bunbury in 1849. The book is a travelogue that documents Bunbury's visit to Rome's catacombs and the first Christian cemeteries, as well as her midnight visit to Mount Vesuvius. The book provides a detailed account of the history and significance of the catacombs and the Christian cemeteries, which were used by early Christians as burial places and hiding spots during times of persecution. Bunbury also describes the various tombs and burial practices of the early Christians, and the artwork and inscriptions found in the catacombs.Bunbury's account of her visit to Mount Vesuvius provides a vivid description of the volcano and its surroundings. She describes the eruption of the volcano and the devastation it caused, as well as the natural beauty of the area.Overall, A Visit To The Catacombs Or First Christian Cemeteries At Rome: And A Midnight Visit To Mount Vesuvius is an informative and engaging travelogue that provides readers with a glimpse into the history and culture of early Christianity, as well as the natural wonders of Italy.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.