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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aBezoek aan den berg Athos :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1873
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-24
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Bezoek aan den berg Athos" by Anonymous is a travel narrative written in the 19th century. The book details a visit to Mount Athos, an important center of Eastern Orthodox monasticism that has retained a unique cultural and spiritual identity throughout history. The narrative likely offers insights into the religious practices, lifestyle of the monks, and the breathtaking landscapes surrounding this sacred mountain. The text unfolds through the journey of the narrator and his companions as they travel from Salonika to Mount Athos, describing their interactions with local cultures and the monastic communities encountered along the way. The monk's way of life is depicted, highlighting their dedication to prayer and abstinence, as well as their involvement in various artistic practices, notably painting. The narrative delves into the rich history of the monasteries, including details about their architecture and the monastic hierarchy. Interspersed with personal anecdotes and reflections, the book presents a tapestry of religious devotion, cultural observance, and the natural beauty of Northern Greece, making it an enlightening read for those interested in monastic life and Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAthos (Greece) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18243
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