Author: Andrew M HouseleyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780995561571
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Author: Andrew M HouseleyPilgrim's Guide to Northern Spain: Caminos de Santiago
Author: Andrew HouseleyPublisher: Pilgrim's Guide - Camino Walki
ISBN: 9780956976802
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The ancient pilgrimage path in Spain to the tomb of St James has undergone a contemporary revival. Embracing spirituality in its widest sense, modern day pilgrims come from across the world to experience the tranquility, camaraderie and scenery that help towards self-discovery, personal healing and a thoroughly memorable experience. The first walking guide in the Pilgrim's Guide Series, this comprehensive aid features 1:50 000 topographical mapping from the National Geographic Institute of Spain for each of the 32 'recommended' stages of the Camino Francés, including its variants, the three stages of the Camino Finisterre, and the two routes to Muxia. Each stage map features a start and finish inset, plus several separate town and city maps. In addition, there is a region map showing the entire route, plus plans of the three major cathedrals. Descriptions of the route help the pilgrim to stay on track. Descriptions of the monuments and towns to be seen along the way feature enough depth for the pilgrim to truly sense the history, art and devotion of centuries gone by. Every stage and main city features its own fully up-to-date list of accommodation: from all of the public and private Albergues (pilgrims' hostels) with their facilities, to a selection of hotels to suit all budgets. Helpful topics include the legend of the burial of St James in Spain and its biblical significance, the history of the pilgrimage, why people go, what to expect, how to prepare and pack. There are many color photographs, most being small and just enough to identify a site. This book is the result of exhaustive research carried out over several years, finally bringing this complete guide to publication.
Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances
Author: The Reverend Sandy BrownPublisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783627948
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Guide to walking the Camino Frances through northern Spain, the most popular version of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage or Way of St James, covering the 784km from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. The guidebook is everything you need to plan your camino. It describes the route in 36 stages and lists 500 pilgrim lodgings along the camino, including public and private albergues, with a description of facilities available at each, allowing the route to be customised to suit your own itinerary. The accompanying map book is ideal for day-to-day use, with maps for the entire route showing the locations of accommodation and services, as well as over 100 useful town and village maps. Divided into 6 sections, the guidebook includes an additional section from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre and Muxia on the Galician coast. Each section is broken down into detailed stages with easily customisable start and finish points due to the amount of accommodation available en route. This two-part guidebook and map book provide an abundance of advice on planning and preparation, sample itineraries and detailed information that allows complete customisation of the Camino, making this an ideal guidebook for all pilgrims walking the Camino Frances.
Into the Thin
Author: Stephen DrewPublisher:
ISBN: 9781956368697
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It felt like an emotional crucifixion-a dark year in which a father figure passed, a friend and mentor suffered a terminal illness, one child entered psychosis, another child took his life, a 14-year marriage ended. As a new life began, an ancient pilgrimage called from across an ocean. Would it hold any answers? Were there any answers to be had? Questions are always temporal, but it seems pilgrimage follows the designs of the eternal. Join in a transcendent journey of the body, heart, mind, and spirit from the French Pyrenees Mountains, crossing northern Spain for 500 miles to the city of Santiago de Compostela, and beyond to the coastal town of Finisterre. Share the experience of walking a thousand-year-old road, the Camino de Santiago, the Way of Saint James, and its miraculous, mysterious ways. In parts a travelogue, a love letter to Spain, and a chronicle of change under the influence of grace, this is a story told in the language of the soul. Suffused with resilience, it is a dialogue between humanity and its spirit. It calls.
Pilgrimage to Rome in the Middle Ages
Author: Debra Julie BirchPublisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9780851157719
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rome was one of the major pilgrim destinations in the middle ages. The belief that certain objects and places were a focus of holiness where pilgrims could come closer to God had a long history in Christian tradition; in the case of Rome, the tradition developed around two of the city's most important martyrs, Christ's apostles Peter and Paul. So strong were the city's associations with these apostles that pilgrimage to Rome was often referred to as pilgrimage t̀o the threshold of the apostles'. Debra Birch conveys a vivid picture of the world of the medieval pilgrim to Rome - the Romipetae, or R̀ome-seekers' - covering all aspects of their journey, and their life in the city itself. --Back cover.
The Letters of Luisa de Carvajal y Mendoza Vol 2
Author: Glyn RedworthPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040248802
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Luisa de Carvajal y Mendoza (1566–1614) was a noblewoman who left her native Spain for a life of self-imposed exile and Catholic evangelism in Jacobean England. Her letters provide an unparalleled resource. This edition presents 180 letters, newly translated and set in context.
African Empires: Volume 2
Author: J.P. MartinPublisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490779817
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
African Empires presents a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the major empires of the African continent over thousands of years. This book penetrates into the various kingdoms and rich cultures of Africa including East Africa, West Africa, North Africa, South Africa, and Central Africa. African Empires brings to life a colorful cast of historical characters including African kings, queens, scholars, religious leaders, artists, warriors, and merchants which helped to shape the direction of these great African civilizations. The epic landmark events of Africa are captured and explained in detail to provide a full understanding of this dynamic continent and its contribution to world history.
The Northern Caminos
Author: Dave WhitsonPublisher: Cicerone Press
ISBN: 9781852847944
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Three different pilgrimage routes through northern Spain to the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela: the Camino del Norte (a 790km five-week coastal route from Irun), Camino Primitivo (which splits from the Norte at Sebrayo for the next 320km) and the Camino Ingles (a five-day 87-km route from Ferrol).
Northern Spain Handbook
Author: Andy SymingtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781903471159
Category : Spain, Northern
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
- Comprehensive coverage of northern Spain- Includes extensive treatment of where to eat, stay, and play, with emphasis on the good life- Focuses on the cultural and historic heritage- Covers the entire pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela
