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Guide du Pelerin a Roc-Amadour Author: Anonymous [Abbe Cheval?] Title: Guide du Pelerin a Roc-Amadour Publication: Montauban: Victor Bertuot, 1862 Description: Very Good. Montauban: Victor Bertuot, 1862. First Edition. Octavo; [2],ix,[1],89pp; sepia-tinted frontispiece, 8 plates, 3 tinted; additional text illustrations throughout; contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, spine in six compartments, black gilt-lettered morocco spine label, marbled endpapers. Extremities and spine bands rubbed, leather rather dry; interior fine. Pilgrim's guide to the newly restored commune of Rocamadour, situated in the Lot region of southwestern France. The village and its Chapelle de Notre Dame (constructed in 1479) is today a UNESCO heritage site as part of the St. James' Way pilgrimage route. The site first gained popularity as a pilgrim destination during the Middle Ages, but by the early 19th century was in ruins, first with the arrival of the Huguenots in the 16th century and pillaged again during the French Revolution. Not until the mid-19th century were funds, raised by the bishops of Cahors, used to restore the site. This guidebook would have been produced shortly after the restoration, and provides handsomely illustrated descriptions of the village, the numerous Chapelles, and surviving relics. Preface dated 1862; attributed to the abbé Cheval by the BNF. Seller ID: 20683 Subject: 19th Century, France / French Writers, French Language, Religion / Theology, Travel / Exploration Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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