Lourdes: Its Inhabitants, Its Pilgrims And Its Miracles, With An Account Of The Apparitions At The Grotto And A Sketch Of Bernadette's Subsequent History

by Richard F. Clarke

Its Inhabitants, Its Pilgrims And Its Miracles, With An Account Of The Apparitions At The Grotto And A Sketch Of Bernadette�������s Subsequent History (1888) is a book written by Richard F. Clarke. The book is a comprehensive account of the town of Lourdes, its inhabitants, and its pilgrims. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the miracles that have occurred in Lourdes, including the apparitions at the Grotto. The book also includes a detailed sketch of Bernadette, the young girl who witnessed the apparitions and became a key figure in the town's religious history. The author provides a thorough examination of her life after the apparitions and how her experiences impacted the town of Lourdes. Overall, Its Inhabitants, Its Pilgrims And Its Miracles, With An Account Of The Apparitions At The Grotto And A Sketch Of Bernadette�������s Subsequent History (1888) is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and religious significance of Lourdes.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.

228 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2008

About the author

Richard Frederick Clarke (1839-1900)

Reviews

[Elizabeth Crafts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't normally take the time to write reviews, but since this book has none I thought it might be helpful for someone in the future. I read this in preparation for a pilgrimage to Lourdes and found it very interesting. It was written about thirty years after the apparitions to encourage more English speaking visitors to make the journey to Lourdes. Since it's kind of an old-fashioned travel guide, the author takes a lot of time describing the town, the shrine, and the pilgrims. I thought it was neat from a historical perspective to read what a pilgrimage to Lourdes was like not that long after the apparitions took place, as well as visiting today and being able to compare the similarities and differences. It's a short read, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has been or is planning to go to Lourdes.