Publisher's Synopsis
Childe Roeliff's Pilgrimage: A Travelling Legend is a novel written by James Kirke Paulding. The story follows the journey of a young man named Roeliff, who is on a pilgrimage to find himself and his purpose in life. Roeliff travels through various cities and meets a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and perspectives. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of following one's own path. The novel is set in the 19th century and provides a vivid depiction of the social and cultural landscape of the time. With its engaging plot and colorful characters, Childe Roeliff's Pilgrimage is a timeless tale of self-discovery and personal growth.The Childe's father was an honest tinman, in times which try men's pedigrees, --that is to say, some forty years ago; and Roeliff being brought up to the same trade--we beg pardon, profession, --became, as it were, so enamoured of noise, that he never could endure the silence of the country; was especially melancholy of a summer evening, when all the carts had gone home; and often used to say that Sunday would be intolerable were it not for the ringing of the bells.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 wor
