Cloister Legends: Or Convents And Monasteries, In The Olden Time (1871)

By Elizabeth M. Stewart

Book Overview

Cloister Legends is a book written by Elizabeth M. Stewart in 1871. The book explores the history of convents and monasteries during the medieval period. It delves into the daily lives of the nuns and monks who lived in these religious communities, as well as the various legends and myths that surrounded them. The book provides a detailed account of the architecture and layout of the cloisters, as well as the spiritual practices and rituals that were observed by the inhabitants. Additionally, the book examines the role of these religious institutions in society and their impact on the wider community. Overall, Cloister Legends is a fascinating exploration of the history and culture of medieval convents and monasteries, and provides a valuable insight into the lives of those who lived within them.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: 143680874X
• ISBN13: 9781436808743
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"