Some Dartmoor Saints and Shrines

"Some Dartmoor Saints and Shrines: Studies in Experimental Religion Among the Homely Folk" is an evocative exploration of the spiritual landscape and personal piety of the Devon moors. Lewis Henry Court examines the concept of "experimental religion"-a faith rooted in direct, personal experience rather than abstract institutional doctrine-as it manifested among the humble and hardworking inhabitants of Dartmoor.Through a series of biographical sketches and historical reflections, the work illuminates the lives of unsung "saints" whose simple yet profound devotion shaped their local communities. The text also guides readers through various shrines and sacred sites that punctuate the rugged terrain, offering a unique blend of local history, folklore, and religious study. By focusing on the lives of the "homely folk," Court captures the enduring strength of rural English tradition and the deep connection between a people and their environment.This volume serves as a valuable resource for those interested in West Country heritage, the history of Christian devotion, and the sociology of rural religious life. It remains a poignant tribute to the deep-seated faith that flourished in one of England's most storied and atmospheric landscapes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 254, Paperback, Tradd Street Press