This fascinating travelogue chronicles the journey of an Englishman to the shrine of Our Lady of Loreto in Italy, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Christian world. Along the way, the author encounters a variety of colorful characters, including beggars, peasants, and clerics. He also reflects on the religious importance of pilgrimage and explores the history and significance of the shrine itself. A vivid and engaging account of a journey of faith and discovery. 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 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. 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.