A Journey From La Trappe To Rome (1841)

By Ferdinand von Baron. Geramb and Ferdinand Geramb

Book Overview

A Journey From La Trappe To Rome is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Geramb, a French monk who embarked on a pilgrimage from his monastery in La Trappe to the holy city of Rome in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles his journey through France, Switzerland, and Italy, and describes the landscapes, people, and customs he encountered along the way. Geramb's narrative is infused with his deep spirituality, and he reflects on the spiritual significance of the places he visits, such as the shrines of saints and the tombs of martyrs. The book also offers insights into the daily life of a monk in the 19th century, including the challenges and rewards of living a contemplative life. Overall, A Journey From La Trappe To Rome is a fascinating account of a pilgrimage through Europe, written by a devout and insightful writer.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165272687
• ISBN13: 9781165272686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"