02505cam a22003133u 4500 10864 UtSlPG 20260610133247.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX DC Fellowes, W. D. (William Dorset) A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817 : With Notes Taken During a Tour Through Le Perche, Normandy, Bretagne, Poitou, Anjou, Le Bocage, Touraine, Orleanois, and the Environs of Paris. Illustrated with Numerous Coloured Engravings, from Drawings Made on the Spot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Robert Connal, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by gallica (Bibliotheque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. "A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817" by W. D. Fellowes is a travelogue composed during the early 19th century. This work presents a firsthand account of Fellowes' exploration through various regions of France, particularly detailing his visit to the austere Trappist monastery La Trappe and the historical landscapes surrounding it. The narrative likely delves into themes of spirituality, nature, and the contrasts between human endeavors and the serenity of monastic life. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for Fellowes' journey, describing his route from Paris to Mortagne and his motivation to visit La Trappe motivated by a desire to experience its renowned austerities firsthand. Fellowes paints a vivid picture of the picturesque landscapes and rich historical significance encountered during his travels. He describes his encounters with locals, his guide through dark, ominous forests, and the solemn grace of the monastery and its inhabitants, preparing readers for an immersive exploration of both the physical and spiritual dimensions of his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Description and travel Abbaye de la Trappe (Soligny-la-Trappe, France) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10864 52313 52313