Athos Or, The Mountain Of The Monks

By Athelstan Riley

Book Overview

Athos Or, The Mountain Of The Monks is a book written by Athelstan Riley. The book is a detailed account of the Mount Athos, which is a mountain and peninsula in Greece that is home to twenty Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The author provides a comprehensive description of the history and culture of the monasteries, as well as the daily life of the monks who live there. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the mountain and its surroundings. The author's personal experiences and observations during his visits to the monasteries are also included in the book. Overall, Athos Or, The Mountain Of The Monks is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Eastern Orthodox monasteries and the natural beauty of Greece.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: 1430454075
• ISBN13: 9781430454076
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"