Bernadette of Lourdes

This biography delves into the life of Bernadette Soubirous, the young peasant girl from Lourdes who experienced visions of the Virgin Mary. The book explores her humble beginnings, the challenges she faced, and the profound impact of her visions on the Catholic Church and the world. It provides a detailed account of her life as a shepherdess, her time as a nun, and her eventual canonisation as a saint. The narrative is enriched with historical context and insights into the religious and social environment of 19th-century France, offering a comprehensive look at Bernadette's enduring legacy.

Published 1955, Revised and Enlarged

Binding of book is slightly loose. Some foxing, tears, and fraying of edges on front cover. Slight foxing, tears, and fraying of edges on back cover. Slight foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading. Moderate tanning and slight foxing on top edge. Moderate tanning and slight foxing on fore edge. Slight tanning and foxing on bottom edge. Moderate foxing on endpapers with personal writings on the first page. Slight foxing on some pages, clean of annotations across pages. Moderate tanning around margins of pages. Inserts are intact with some foxing.

Condition: Well Read