The Penitent Pilgrim (1847)

Richard Braithwaite

The Penitent Pilgrim (1847)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2009
Pages
278
ISBN
9781104662912

The Penitent Pilgrim (1847)

Richard Braithwaite

The Penitent Pilgrim is a novel written by Richard Braithwaite and first published in 1847. The story follows the journey of a young man named Edward, who embarks on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in order to atone for his past sins. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a group of monks, a wealthy merchant, and a beautiful young woman named Isabella. As Edward travels, he grapples with his own inner demons and struggles to reconcile his past actions with his desire for redemption. He also faces numerous physical challenges, including illness and injury, as well as dangers from bandits and other threats.Throughout the novel, Braithwaite explores themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. He also provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of the Middle East during the 19th century, offering readers a glimpse into a world that was largely unfamiliar to Western audiences at the time.Overall, The Penitent Pilgrim is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the human experience.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.

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