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The Way of a Pilgrim: Candid Tales of a Wanderer to His Spiritual Father
By Anonymous. 2017
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesHealth and medicine, Spirituality, Self help
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By the mercy of God I am a Christian, by my deeds a great sinner, by calling a homeless wanderer…
of the lowliest origins, roaming from place to place. Here, see my belongings: a bag of dry crusts on my back and the Holy Bible in my breast pocket; that's it.In 1884 there appeared in Russia a slim volume containing four short tales. They told of a pilgrim, a lone wanderer, led by his quiet curiosity and a deep spiritual longing to undertake a lifelong journey across the land. A folk hero, a figure familiar from the works of Tolstoy and Leskov, this gentle pilgrim and his simple story would soon travel the world - and would even, much later, traverse the pages of JD Salinger's Franny and Zooey as the 'small pea-green cloth-bound book' that Franny keeps close in her handbag. The pilgrim's ancient journey takes him from a city monastery through forests, fields and the steppes of Siberia. He walks by day and by night, through rains and summer months, finding food and shelter where he can. Along the way, he encounters priests and professors, convicts, nuns and beggars, a tipsy old man in a soldier's greatcoat, from whom he slowly gathers great stores of wisdom and experience. But at the heart of his journey is his time spent praying as he journeys on alone, discovering the peace and consolation that come of constant prayer and silent contemplation.Simple and sincere, The Way of a Pilgrim paints an enduring picture of a life of detachment through wandering and prayer. And, as the pilgrim makes his way through the wilds, he invites us to travel with him, along an ancient path into an immense, mystical landscape.Weird Florida: your travel guide to Florida's local legends and best kept secrets (Weird Ser. #8)
By Charlie Carlson. 2005
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesTravel and geography, United States travel and geography, United States history
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Florida is renowned for sun, surf, sand and senior citizens. But there are many local legends like the Skunk Ape,…
Tomoka's Carnivorous Pink Cloud, and Devil's Millhopper. Traveling around the state you can also find Spook Hill, the Garden of Eden, the Bowling Ball House, and Solomon's Castle. AdultThe gift of story: a wise tale about what is enough
By Clarissa Pinkola Estés. 1993
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesPsychology, Self help
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Several small stories of despair and hope combine to conclude that the most meaningful things which people can give to one another are love and the gift of story
Ghosts and legends of Nevada's highway 50 (Haunted America Ser.)
By Janice Oberding. 2018
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesFrontier and pioneer life, Paranormal, United States history, United States travel and geography
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The 287-mile stretch of highway that runs east to west across Nevada's desert is billed as the "Loneliest Road in…
America." But those who explore it find there is plenty to discover along the way in the towns of Austin, Eureka, Ely, Fallon and Fernley. Every one of these places has its own unique history, ghosts and stories to tell. From the sordid lynching of Richard Jennings to the humorous legend about a famous sack of flour, author Janice Oberding treks across Highway 50 seeking spirits and uncovering the tales of Singing Sand Mountain, the Red-Headed Giants, the Giroux Mine Disaster and many more. Adult