History and literature of the Canterbury pilgrimages, along with a step-by-step description of the journey. Copiously illustrated. Contents: Thomas of London; Whom the King delighteth to honor; Contest in the kingdom: Church versus Crown; Martyrdom; Miracles and canonization; Cult of St. Thomas: pilgrims and pilgrimages; Chaucer and his works; Chaucer's Pilgrims: men or the world and men of the church; Tales of the first, second, third, and fourth day; Fall of the cult of St. Thomas; Pilgrim's ways: today.