Letters to a Niece and Prayer to the Virgin of Chartres

''Letters to a Niece and Prayer to the Virgin of Chartres'' is a collection of two works by American historian and writer Henry Adams. The first part of the book consists of a series of letters written by Adams to his niece, Mary Adams, between 1890 and 1900. In these letters, Adams reflects on various topics such as education, politics, and religion, offering his insights and advice to his young relative.The second part of the book is a prayer to the Virgin of Chartres, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site in France. In this prayer, Adams expresses his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and asks for her intercession in his life. He also reflects on the spiritual significance of Chartres and the role of the Virgin Mary in the Catholic faith.Overall, ''Letters to a Niece and Prayer to the Virgin of Chartres'' offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America’s most prominent intellectuals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides a unique perspective on a range of topics, from personal relationships to religious faith, and demonstrates Adams’ keen intellect and deep spirituality.1920. With a niece�������s memories by Mabel La Farge. A selection of letters and notes by Adams, world traveler, cosmopolitan, and member of the most prominent family of the country, which included a grandfather and a great-grandfather who had been presidents, and a father who was Congressman and Minister to Britain. Henry Adams summarized his notions of travel in a letter to one of his nieces: My idea of paradise is a perfect automobile going thirty miles an hour on a smooth road to a twelfth-century cathedral. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.