This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 edition. Excerpt: ...under the unusual dash and crash of horses and carriages. An impatient ring of the bell informed the community, who could not see into the street, that all this hubbub was on their account. "What is the matter? Who wants anything at this hour?" the aroused portress asked. "The Holy Father is come to ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 edition. Excerpt: ...under the unusual dash and crash of horses and carriages. An impatient ring of the bell informed the community, who could not see into the street, that all this hubbub was on their account. "What is the matter? Who wants anything at this hour?" the aroused portress asked. "The Holy Father is come to see you," was the answer. No doubt the Pope quietly enjoyed the fright, and joy, all in one, the amazement and confusion of the poor sisters, at this most unexpected proof of paternal care. He examined the house himself, and saw its inadequacy; and after familiarly and kindly conversing with them departed, leaving them full of consolation. There was an excellent and ample convent then unoccupied, near the beautiful fountain familiar to travellers by the name of the Tar-tarughe, that is, Tortoises. It had every requisite for an enclosed community, and was attached to an elegant church, dedicated to St. Ambrose, and supposed to occupy the site of his abode. This Leo had put into thorough repair and order; and when all was prepared, and the day was fixed for taking possession, the good nuns were waited upon by a number of ladies of the Roman nobility, always ready for such good actions, and taken in their carriages to the Vatican, where a sumptuous collation, as it appeared to them, was laid out for them, and they received the Pope's benediction, and enjoyed his amiable conversation for a considerable time. They were then driven to their new home, whither their furniture had been removed. It was amusing to hear the nuns describe that day;--their bewilderment in going through the streets after years of seclusion; their bedazzlement and awe in the Vatican, and its church, which they visited; their delight at finding themselves...
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Add this copy of Recollections of the Last Four Popes and of Rome in to cart. $16.67, fair condition, Sold by Neil Shillington rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hobe Sound, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1858 by Hurst and Blackett.
Add this copy of Recollections of the Last Four Popes and of Rome in to cart. $23.86, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Hurst and Blackett.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. No date stated. Octavo, cloth binding, gilt lettering on backstrip and front cover, general shelf wear, age toned, text clean Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Recollections of the Last Four Popes and of Rome in to cart. $41.55, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Hurst and Blackett.
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Very good. Revised edition. Decorative blind stamping; on red cloth boards; gilt on spine; clean text; slight foxing. A clean, tight copy. Minor wear and tanning. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
Add this copy of Recollections of the Last Four Popes and of Rome in to cart. $50.00, very good condition, Sold by Shelley and Son Books (IOBA) rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hendersonville, NC, UNITED STATES, published 1858 by Patrick Donahoe.
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Very Good. Size: 0x0x0; Biographical accounts of Roman Catholic Popes (Pius the Seventh, Leo the Twelfth, Pius the Eighth, and Gregory the Sixteenth). Black blindstamped cloth with gold lettering and design on spine. Spine lightly chipped with head & tail of spine chipped. First American Edition. 474pp. Corners worn. Award plate inside front cover. Full refund if not satisfied.
Add this copy of Recollections of the Last Four Popes and of Rome in to cart. $75.00, good condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1858 by Patrick Donahoe.
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474p. A brown cloth hardcover book in good condition. The top of the back cover is slightly bent, showing a distinct crease in the rear pastedown endpaper. The spine is a bit faded. An early owner's gift bookplate is inside the front cover. Otherwise, the text is unmarked and the binding is tight. The author's biographical histories of Popes Pius VII, Leo XII, Pius VIII, and Gregory XVI.
