A Visit To Bois D'Haine : The Home Of Louise Lateau (1878)
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""A Visit to Bois D'Haine: The Home of Louise Lateau"" is a book written by Frances R. Howe in 1878. The book describes the author's visit to Bois D'Haine, the home of Louise Lateau, a Belgian woman who was believed to have stigmata, or wounds resembling those of Christ. The author recounts her observations of Lateau's daily life and the religious practices that surrounded her, including the visits of pilgrims seeking healing and spiritual guidance. The book also includes a brief biography of Lateau and an analysis of her stigmata and its significance in the context of Catholicism. Overall, ""A Visit to Bois D'Haine"" provides a fascinating insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the late 19th century, as well as a glimpse into the life of a woman who was revered by many as a saint.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164024996
- ISBN-10: 116402499X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
- Page Count: 286
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