Life of St. Vincent de Paul

About this book

First published in 1919, this book contains a detailed biography of Vincent de Paul. Vincent de Paul (1581 - 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous for dedicating his life to helping the poor. Canonized in 1737, he is considered a saint in the Anglican Communion and Catholic Church. Today, he is best remembered for his astonishing humility, compassion, and generosity. Contents include: "A Peasant's Son", "Slavery", "A Great Household", "The Galleys", "Mission Work", "The Grey Sisters", "The Foundlings", "At Court", "The Jansenists", "Troubles In Paris", etc. A. Forbes (1869 - 1936) was a Scottish religious author and member of the Society of the Sacred Heart. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the life of this famous holy man, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of Christian literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.