
audiobook
by Alban Butler
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PREFACE
AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THE REV. ALBAN BUTLER; INTERSPERSED WITH OBSERVATIONS ON SOME SUBJECTS OF SACRED AND PROFANE LITERATURE MENTIONED IN HIS WRITINGS. BY CHARLES BUTLER, ESQ. BARRISTER AT LAW.
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This volume gathers the stories of early fathers, martyrs and other principal saints, presenting each life in a compact, easy‑to‑read form. The editor has drawn from the most respected London edition, preserving every line and citation while adding later saints not previously included. It is designed as a household reference, offering moral examples and historical context for Christian families who seek guidance and inspiration from the Church’s past. The prose balances factual detail with accessible narrative, making the material suitable for both adults and young readers.
Illustrated with fine steel engravings, the book brings the saints’ world to life through vivid images of costumes, architecture and everyday scenes. Beyond biography, it touches on the customs, laws and artistic achievements of the eras it covers, creating a broader picture of the societies that shaped these holy figures. Readers will find a reliable supplement to biblical study, a compact encyclopedia of faith and culture that encourages reflection and learning.
Language
en
Duration
~47 hours (2707K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-01-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1711–1773
Best known for the hugely influential Lives of the Saints, this 18th-century English Catholic priest spent years turning careful research into stories that readers could return to day by day. His work became a classic of devotional reading and helped shape how generations encountered the saints.
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