Alban Butler's 'The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints. January, February, March' is a comprehensive and insightful collection of biographies of various saints, focusing on the months of January, February, and March. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, providing readers with detailed accounts of the lives and martyrdoms of these important figures in Christian history. Butler's work serves as an important resource for those interested in hagiography and the lives of saints, offering a valuable glimpse into the religious and cultural context of the time. Alban Butler, a Catholic priest and hagiographer, dedicated his life to the study and documentation of the lives of the saints. His extensive research and dedication to preserving the stories of these individuals undoubtedly influenced the creation of this monumental work. Through his writing, Butler pays homage to the saints and martyrs who have played a significant role in shaping the history of Christianity. I highly recommend 'The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints. January, February, March' to readers interested in delving into the lives of saints and martyrs. Butler's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Christian history and hagiography.

Alban Butler (1710-1773) was an English Roman Catholic Priest. He spent thirty years studying the saints, culminating in him publishing his great work, The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs and Other Principal Saints. The book has passed through many editions and translations and is now available, once again, in four books.This book (Book One - January to March) features a biography of Butler, a table of contents, an index of saints, a preface and some introductory remarks. The copious numbers of footnotes have been retained and it has been carefully reproduced. Also available: Book Two - April to JuneBook Three - July to SeptemberBook Four - October to December