Publisher's Synopsis
Cloister Legends: Or Convents And Monasteries, In The Olden Time is a book written by Elizabeth M. Stewart and published in 1871. The book is a collection of stories and legends about convents and monasteries during the medieval period. The author explores the lives of nuns, monks, and other religious figures, as well as the architecture and history of these institutions. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of convent and monastery life. Some of the topics covered include the daily routines of monks and nuns, the role of women in religious life, and the spiritual practices of these communities. The book also includes illustrations and descriptions of the architecture and art of these institutions. Overall, Cloister Legends provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval religious communities and the people who inhabited them.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.
