Giovanni Maria de Agostini, Wonder of the Century: The Astonishing World Traveler Who Was A Hermit

by David G. Thomas

This book is about a remarkable man, Giovanni Maria de Agostini, born in Italy in 1801, who combined two seemingly contradictory aspirations: a fervent desire to devote his whole life to "perfect solitude" and an astonishing urge to travel incessantly.

As his decisions and actions emerge from the lightless silence - the time-covered past - a unifying purpose becomes evident.

Following extensive travel in Europe, Agostini takes vows revocable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692247408
• ISBN13: 9780692247402
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Doc 45 Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"