Four Champions of Great Britain and Ireland

The book about patron saints of Great Britain and Ireland was published in 1909 by Frederick A. Stokes Company in New York. This rare treat was written by W. Mord (sorry, no info about him) and illustrated by Charles Robinson.

The whole world is familiar with St. Patrick, the protector of Ireland, but even people from Great Britain don't know much about the patron saints of England, Scotland, or Wales. Here is a chance to correct that sad fact.

This is the opportunity to learn at least the basics:
 

St. Andrew - patron saint of England
St. David - patron saint of Wales
St. Andrew - patron saint of Scotland
St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland


Each one of them is presented with a readable story about his life, based on legends and accessible documents. Charles Robinson created sixteen full-color illustrations (four for each saint) and numerous line drawings.

We will skim the book with color illustrations only. Learn about the patron saints of Great Britain and Ireland and enjoy!

The book about patron saints of Great Britain and Ireland was published in 1909 by Frederick A. Stokes Company in New York. This rare treat was written by W. Mord (sorry, no info about him) and illustrated by Charles Robinson.

St. George of Merry England

 
 And he, of course, is the Patron Saint of England.

 
There was heard the roar of the quickly approaching dragon.

He tore the document to pieces.

A beautiful knight clad in bright shiny armour.

St. David of Gallant Wales

They saw a dove hovering above his head.
She enticed the young girl into the woods.
All night they traveled across the sea.
At last the colour crept crept into the boy's cheeks.

St. Andrew of Bonny Scotland

At this the disciples crouched in the bottom of the boat.
"Here am I, Andrew, whom you seek."
Therefore he turned from those who were gathered round him.
A monk was told in a vision to take Andrew's bones on board a certain ship.

St. Patrick of the Emerald Isle

And Patrick was among several youths that he carried away as prisoners.
The unfriendly natives even refusing to give him some river-fish.
Thus the people were free for all time from the fear of poisenous reptiles.
"There! This cauldron is thine."

That's all for now.














 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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