St. Patrick, The Apostle of Ireland: His Life and Times is a historical biography written by Christopher Wordsworth in 1853. The book details the life and accomplishments of St. Patrick, who is widely recognized as the patron saint of Ireland. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of St. Patrick's life. It begins with an introduction to St. Patrick's early life, including his upbringing in Roman Britain and his capture by Irish raiders at the age of 16. The book then goes on to describe St. Patrick's spiritual awakening and his eventual return to Ireland as a missionary.Throughout the book, Wordsworth provides detailed accounts of St. Patrick's missionary work, including his efforts to convert the Irish people to Christianity and his establishment of churches and monasteries throughout the country. The book also explores St. Patrick's interactions with the Irish kings and chieftains, as well as his relationship with the Roman Catholic Church.In addition to recounting St. Patrick's life, the book also provides historical context for the time period in which he lived. Wordsworth discusses the political and social climate of Ireland during the 5th century, as well as the cultural and religious beliefs of the Irish people.Overall, St. Patrick, The Apostle of Ireland: His Life and Times is a comprehensive biography that provides a detailed look at the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most beloved figures.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.
