A Canterbury Pilgrimage (1885)

A Canterbury Pilgrimage is a travelogue written by Joseph Pennell in 1885. The book chronicles Pennell's journey on foot from London to Canterbury, following the path of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Pennell describes the landscape, architecture, and people he encounters along the way, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on the pilgrimage. He also includes illustrations of the places he visits, drawn by himself. The book provides a unique perspective on the journey, offering insights into the history and culture of England in the late 19th century. Overall, A Canterbury Pilgrimage is a fascinating account of a timeless journey, told with humor, insight, and artistic flair.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.