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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.
About the Editor: Since 1999, David C. Moreton has been researching the Shikoku pilgrimage and focusing on the history of Westerners and the Shikoku pilgrimage. He has produced several guidebooks on the pilgrimage.

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David C. Moreton betreibt seit 1999 Forschungen zum Shikoku-Pilgerpfad. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Geschichte des Pilgerweges aus Sicht westlicher Besucher. Bisher hat David C. Moreton verschiedene Reiseführer über den Shikoku-Pilgerpfad veröffentlicht.

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