A Saint In Algeria (1878)

By Mary Elizabeth Herbert

Book Overview

A Saint in Algeria is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Herbert in 1878. The book is a biography of the life of Saint Charles Eugene de Mazenod, who was a French Catholic bishop and missionary in Algeria during the 19th century. The book details the life of Saint de Mazenod, including his upbringing, his conversion to Catholicism, and his work in Algeria. It also covers his efforts to evangelize the local population and his struggles with the French government and the Muslim authorities in Algeria. The book provides insight into the religious and political climate of Algeria during the 19th century, as well as the challenges faced by Catholic missionaries in the region. Overall, A Saint in Algeria is a fascinating account of the life of a remarkable individual and the impact he had on the people and culture of Algeria.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165892162
• ISBN13: 9781165892167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"