Little Book of Saints

Informationen zum Autor A graphic designer and bona fide plant geek based in Perth, Western Australia, Scott Cain is a certified gardening guru and has appeared on Gardening Australia. Klappentext Originally published in 2008 by Editions du Chene, Hachette-livre. Zusammenfassung 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 gift for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extraordinary 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 packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker—a joy to have and to give.

Product details

• Authors: Christine Barrely, Christine Leblon Barrely, Chronicle Books, Saskia Leblon, Laure Peraudin, Stephane Trieulet
• Assisted by: Saskia Leblon (Editor)
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.03.2011
• EAN: 9780811877473
• ISBN: 978-0-8118-7747-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 105 mm x 158 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Little Books; Little Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Mind, Body, Spirit