| Author | : Christine Barrely |
| File Size | : 47,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 25 March 2011 |
| ISBN | : 9781452105697 |
| Pages | : 193 pages |
The Little Book of Saints by Christine Barrely Book PDF Summary
Learn about the lives and works of over eighty saints in this collection, featuring ninety-two colorfully illustrated holy cards. How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect book for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is a joy to have.