St. Patrick's Armor: The Story Of The Coombe Ragged School (1880)

By Sarah Davies and Sarah Davies

Book Overview

St. Patrick's Armor: The Story Of The Coombe Ragged School (1880) is a historical non-fiction book written by Sarah Davies. The book tells the story of the Coombe Ragged School, which was a school established in Dublin, Ireland, in the mid-19th century to provide education to poor and disadvantaged children. The author explores the history of the school, its founders, and the challenges they faced in providing education to children who were often neglected and living in poverty. The book also focuses on the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and how his teachings and legacy inspired the founders of the Coombe Ragged School. The author uses primary sources, such as letters and diaries, to provide a detailed account of the school's history and the impact it had on the community. Overall, St. Patrick's Armor is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of education, social justice, and the legacy of St. Patrick.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: 1120713862
• ISBN13: 9781120713865
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"