The Stories of Five Great Saints by Frederick Cook. The saints in the book are presented so skillfully that each becomes as real as any contemporary hero. The carefully selected facets of their characters and incidents from their lives ensure their holding the interest and love of young readers. With skill and authority, Frederick Cook develops the drama of Joan of Arc's achievements, her successes and her heroic death--real happenings to a real and lovable girl. Interestingly told, too, is the story of Saint Martin of Tours; of St. Giles, who loved and befriended wild animals. A brief biography of Saint Francis of Assisi is lovingly recounted. Finally we meet Blessed Martin de Porres, of Lima, the "Trail-blazer of God," whose heart was over-running with love for God, for man, and for all created things. 1956 Imprimatur. Smyth-sewn signatures, 60lb cream paper, paperback, 124 pages. |