Pilgrim Paths in Latin Lands

Pilgrim Paths in Latin Lands is a book written by Dom Bede Camm, a Benedictine monk and historian, that explores the history and significance of pilgrimage in Latin countries. The book takes readers on a journey through the various pilgrimage sites in Italy, Spain, and France, examining their religious and cultural importance.Camm delves into the origins of pilgrimage in the early Christian era and traces its development through the Middle Ages and beyond. He discusses the role of saints, relics, and miracles in attracting pilgrims to these sites, as well as the social and economic impact of pilgrimage on the communities that hosted them.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and maps, and Camm's writing is both informative and engaging. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or armchair historian, Pilgrim Paths in Latin Lands is a fascinating exploration of the enduring appeal of pilgrimage and its enduring impact on Western culture.1923. The author gathered together his memories of a few of his pilgrimages in the hope that his description of them may prove attractive to the reader. Contents: Subiaco; Montecassino; Madonna di Canneto; St. Gerard of Gallinaro; an Italian village and an English saint; home of St. Thomas of Aquin; a Good Friday in Rome; father of a saint; client of St. Thomas of Canterbury; Ronciglione; Rocamadour; Saint Foy de Conques; St. Benedict's Abbey, Maredsous; a soldier's pilgrimage to Jerusalem; Bethlehem. Beautifully illustrated.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.