Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Vaudois of Piedmont: A Visit to Their Valleys"" written by John Napper Worsfold in 1873 is a comprehensive account of the Vaudois people who lived in the Piedmont region of Italy. The author, who was a British journalist and historian, visited the valleys where the Vaudois lived and documented his experiences and observations in this book.The book provides a detailed history of the Vaudois people, who were a Protestant group that emerged in the 12th century and faced persecution by the Catholic Church. The author describes their struggle for survival and their eventual recognition as a legitimate religious group. He also discusses their culture, customs, and way of life.The author's visit to the valleys provides a firsthand account of the Vaudois people's daily lives, including their agriculture, trade, and religious practices. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the Vaudois people and their surroundings.Overall, ""The Vaudois of Piedmont: A Visit to Their Valleys"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Vaudois people and their contribution to religious and cultural diversity in Italy.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.
