Croagh Patrick: A Place of Pilgrimage. A Place of Beauty [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Hughes, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847171982 ISBN 13: 9781847171986

Verlag: The O'Brien Press, 2010

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Críticas:

'New book captures the Reek’s spirit and beauty' (Connaught Telegraph)

'a beautifully illustrated publication' (Connaught Telegraph)

'the photography ... is picture perfect' (Connaught Telegraph)

'absolutely packed with fact, myth, folklore and handed down stories about Croagh Patrick itself’

‘peppered with fantastic black and white and colour photographs, which depict the mountains and its pilgrims over the last 150 years' (Western People and Roscommon Herald)

'makes a most interesting read, especially for those who have more than a passing interest in Croagh Patrick as a place of pilgrimage and a place of beauty' (Western People and Roscommon Herald)

'a beautiful publication ... beautifully written and laid out' (Western People and Roscommon Herald)

'captures the mystical mystery of this imposing mountain' (Mayo News)

'wonderful potpourri of history and folklore, archaeology and etymology' (Mayo News)

'each busy chapter in this poignant book chronicles an essential tale that pits human frailty and determination against the steadfast power of nature mediated by our integral quest for the transcendent - that elusive world beyond the horizon' (Mayo News)

'[the author’s] enthusiasm and affection for Croagh Patrick come across in every page making this an enjoyable and informative read' (Books Ireland)

Reseña del editor:

Set on the Atlantic shore in County Mayo, Croagh Patrick is known as Ireland’s Holy Mountain and attracts almost one hundred thousand pilgrims and visitors every year. In particular on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, over twenty thousand people climb the mountain, some at night and some in their bare feet.

Harry Hughes’ book describes the pilgrimage and details the history, archaeology, ancient traditions and folklore associated with ‘The Reek’.

Wonderful photographs and illustrations capture the sheer beauty of the mountain and surrounding countryside, the devotion of the pilgrims, both historical and contemporary, the buildings and sacred artefacts associated with the peak and the spirit of one of Ireland’s most sacred places.

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• Verlag: The O'Brien Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1847171982
• ISBN 13: 9781847171986
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80