Legends of Saints and Beasts is a book written by Anne Marie Jauss that explores the fascinating world of medieval legends and folklore. The book is a collection of stories that revolve around saints and animals, both of which were highly revered in medieval times. The tales are based on historical and cultural traditions, and offer a glimpse into the beliefs and values of the people of that era. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the legends of saints. These stories are based on the lives ...
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Legends of Saints and Beasts is a book written by Anne Marie Jauss that explores the fascinating world of medieval legends and folklore. The book is a collection of stories that revolve around saints and animals, both of which were highly revered in medieval times. The tales are based on historical and cultural traditions, and offer a glimpse into the beliefs and values of the people of that era. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the legends of saints. These stories are based on the lives of various saints, including St. Francis of Assisi, St. George, and St. Christopher. Each story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life and add to the overall charm of the book. The second part of the book is dedicated to legends of beasts. These stories are based on animals that were considered sacred or symbolic in medieval times, such as the lion, the unicorn, and the dragon. The stories are told in a way that is both engaging and informative, and offer a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and animals in the past. Overall, Legends of Saints and Beasts is a captivating book that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in medieval history, folklore, or mythology. The stories are well-written and the illustrations are stunning, making it a great addition to any bookshelf.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.
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Add this copy of Legends Of Saints And Beasts to cart. $41.54, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $41.63, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $42.99, very good condition, Sold by Bibliodditiques rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waterloo, ON, CANADA, published 1954 by Aladdin Books.
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Very Good + in very good + jacket. A re-telling of four legends, Saint Jerome and the Lion, Saint Roch and the Dog, Saint Francis and the Wolf and Saint Macarius and the Hyena presented in the style of old illuminated manuscripts. Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases or written inscriptions on pages. Dust jacket is NOT price-clipped and is in a clear, protective, and removable mylar sleeve. A bit of surface wear to jacket and a few small nicks around edges. Size: 8vo (8" to 9").
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $49.74, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Aladdin Books.
Add this copy of Legends Of Saints And Beasts to cart. $55.36, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $57.54, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Neumann Press.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $58.95, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $70.49, fair condition, Sold by Alien Bindings rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1954 by Aladdin Books.
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Jauss, Anne Marie. No jacket. Very rare and collectible book. Fair condition. 1954 First Edition hardcover illustrated in limited color by author and illustrator Anne Marie Jauss. Ex-Library copy with relatively few library markings and a cardholder. No dust jacket. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Boards are fraying, nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection. Approximately an inch of cloth is missing at the head of the spine. Cloth is splitting along the spine. Binding is structurally sound. The interior pages are unmarked. Well packaged with USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. 48 pages.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $72.76, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of Legends of Saints and Beasts to cart. $103.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Neumann Press.
