Lives of the Saints - Softcover

Butler, Alban

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451599765 ISBN 13: 9781451599763

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

Lives of the Saints, written by legendary author Alban Butler is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Lives of the Saints is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Alban Butler is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Lives of the Saints would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

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About the Author

Alban Butler (1710 – 1773) was an English Roman Catholic priest and hagiographer. He was born at Appletree, Northamptonshire and educated at the English College, Douai, in France. In 1735 he was ordained a priest, laboured for some time as a missionary priest in Staffordshire, served several young Roman Catholic noblemen as tutor/escort/guide in Europe, held successively the chairs of philosophy and divinity, and was finally appointed president of the English seminary at Saint Omer in France, where he remained till his death.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1451599765
• ISBN 13: 9781451599763
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 358