The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi (1905)

The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, written by an anonymous author in the 14th century. The book was first translated into English in 1905 by T.W. Arnold. The stories in the book describe the humility, piety, and compassion of Saint Francis, who is considered the patron saint of animals and the environment. The book includes tales of his interactions with animals, such as preaching to birds and taming a wolf that had been terrorizing a village. It also describes his devotion to poverty, his kindness to the poor and sick, and his love for all of God's creations.The book is divided into 53 chapters, each of which tells a different story about Saint Francis or one of his followers. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious and reflect the challenges faced by the early Franciscan community. Overall, The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi is a beloved classic of Christian literature that continues to inspire readers with its message of love, humility, and devotion to God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.