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

Provides a brief profile of each saint and discusses how he or she is depicted in art

Reproduction of the original: The Lives of the Saints by S. Baring-Gould

The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, MarchBy Alban ButlerButler's great work, The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs and Other Principal Saints ("Butler's Lives"), the result of thirty years study, was first published in four volumes in London, 1756-1759. It is a popular and compendious reproduction of the Acta Sanctorum, exhibiting great industry and research, and is in all respects the best compendium of Acta in English. Butler's magnum opus has passed many editions and translations.