by Alfred Bohner (Author), David Moreton (Editor)
In the summer of 1927, Alfred Bohner embarked on the 1,200 kilometer pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku. Four years later, he published this comprehensive and informative book, which includes a description the history of the pilgrimage, the temples and various aspects related to the pilgrim and the pilgrimage. Alfred also includes various personal episodes from his journey. This is the first book by a Westerner on this increasingly popular pilgrimage route.
Author Biography
Seit 1999 betreibt David. C. Moreton Forschungen zum Shikoku-Pilgerpfad. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Geschichte des Pilgerweges aus Sicht westlicher Besucher. Bisher hat Moreton verschiedene Reisef?hrer ?ber den Shikoku-Pilgerpfad ver?ffentlicht.