HAMILTON, ELIZABETH.

The Great Teresa.

London: Chatto & Windus Ltd, 1963. 1st in this ed. "A very good book indeed, bringing Teresa sharply and warmly to life. The places she lived in evoked with exceptional vividness." Pp. 190, pages slightly toned, edges rubbed. P/b. G.+.

Chilton BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 10992

Catalogue: Saints: : Teresa of Avila

Keywords: Hamilton Great Teresa Life Saint Avila Spanish Sainthood A3810 Saints: : Teresa of Avila

HAMILTON, ELIZABETH

The Great Teresa

London, The Catholic Book Club. 1960. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with dustjacket that has a minor crease to front and a touch of wear to spine head. 224 pages. Teresa of Avila is one of the most human and lovable of the Saints, and many books have been written about her, but few which recreate her personality, her times and her country so sympathetically as Miss Hamilton's. The book is the fruit of a pilgrimage, its author travelled far and wide in Spain, visiting the Saint's birthplace and her convent, retracing the arduous journeys she made to found new convents of the Discalced Carmelites. 4 illustrations and 1 map. R1. Fine/Very Good.

Goldring BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 007044

Catalogue: Religion

Keywords: Saint Teresa of Avila, Discalced Carmelites