Lindisfarne Or Holy Island: Its History And Associations (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104995119)

Lindisfarne Or Holy Island: Its History And Associations is a book written by W. W. F. Keeling in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive history of Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, located off the coast of Northumberland in England. The author delves into the island's religious significance, tracing its origins as a center of Celtic Christianity in the seventh century, and its role in the spread of Christianity throughout England. Keeling also explores the island's secular history, discussing its role in Viking invasions and the development of the English monastic tradition. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of the island's landmarks, including the ruins of the Lindisfarne Priory and the Lindisfarne Castle. With its rich historical detail and engaging writing style, Lindisfarne Or Holy Island: Its History And Associations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of England.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.

Author: W. W. F. Keeling
ISBN-10: 1104995115
ISBN-13: 9781104995119
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2009
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d