THE LITTLE FLOWERS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI : The Life of Saint Francis of Assis(English Edition)
by Henry Edward Manning (Translator from the Italian, and Editor)
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- 1568525591
- ISBN 13
- 9781568525594
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Old Saybrook, CT: Konecky & Konecky, 2005. 1st Edition First Thus. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. F. Cayley-Robinson, paintings (Color Plates.. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright; w/a blue ribbon bookmark. First Edition. Gilt embossed blue linen boards/Fine. DJ/NF w/trace edge wear. A whisper light brown spotting (acidic paper reaction) to upper text block. A compilation 14th century simple stories, strong in doctrine & versed in theology of St Francis of Assisi. Edited & translated to English by Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Henry Edward Manning (1808 - 1892). The tales emerged some 100 years after the death of venerated recipient of the stigmata St Francis (1181 or 1182 - 1226). 303 pgs, color plates, in 48 chapters. Read how the Saint concluded peace between the people of Gubbio and the preying wolf of the mountains --- responding to St Francis' gentle demeanor & voice, the savage wolf places its paw in the saintly hand, and stopped attacking the villagers. The Middle Ages gave space to both the commonplace and the miraculous.
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- Title
- THE LITTLE FLOWERS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI : The Life of Saint Francis of Assis(English Edition)
- Author
- Henry Edward Manning (Translator from the Italian, and Editor)
- Illustrator
- F. Cayley-Robinson, paintings (Color Plates.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition First Thus
- ISBN 10
- 1568525591
- ISBN 13
- 9781568525594
- Publisher
- Konecky & Konecky
- Place of Publication
- Old Saybrook, CT
- Date Published
- 2005
- Pages
- 303
- Keywords
- Anthology, Religious, Catholic, History, Sacred Legends
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