Charles de Foucauld, who was murdered in 1916, never gained a single convert. His lifelong ambition of establishing a new religious order did not come to fruition until well after his death, yet his life and writings are now more respected and studied than ever before. This is the story of Foucauld's life, a moving testimonial to how the willpower and religious fervor of one man can affect those around him and his own individual sense of being. It details how Foucauld gave up his place in the French aristocracy, dispersed ...
Read More
Charles de Foucauld, who was murdered in 1916, never gained a single convert. His lifelong ambition of establishing a new religious order did not come to fruition until well after his death, yet his life and writings are now more respected and studied than ever before. This is the story of Foucauld's life, a moving testimonial to how the willpower and religious fervor of one man can affect those around him and his own individual sense of being. It details how Foucauld gave up his place in the French aristocracy, dispersed his fortune and resigned his commission in the French army, and became such an ascetic that he was unable to found a new order based upon his religious principles because no one would adhere to the kind of life he chose for himself. It is a story that lends itself to not only the obvious religious aspects of the life of a desert priest but to a much broader interpretation of will, courage, and discipline.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. All dust jackets are in Mylar acid-free protectors. Dust jacket condition is not reliable--pleas inquire if your would like a detailed description of the jacket condition.; Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 279 pages.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. 1961 Hawthorne Press stated 1st edition hardcover, with jacket, solid binding, unmarked text, original jacket present but with signifinicant edge wear and tears. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!
Edition:
First edition; 1st Printing stated November, 1961
Publisher:
Hawthorn Books, Inc.
Published:
1961
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
9850431644
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.62
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in very good dust jacket. DJ a bit scuffed and a pencil-eraser sized chip from bottom of spine, but no tears; volume has very light bumping of spine ends; else feels and looks like new; 8vo. 279 p. Includes: illustrations, bibliography. Beige cloth boards with red lettering and insignia on spine and front cover; eps are rust-colored maps; b&w photo plate illus.; top-edge gray