02175cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450033001442640051001773000047002283360026002753370026003013380036003275000031003635080042003945201290004365340045017266530030017717000030018018560042018317165UtSlPG20260610133203.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDe Vere, Aubrey,d1814-190214aThe Legends of Saint Patrick 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aThis eBook was prepared by Les Bowler  a"The Legends of Saint Patrick" by Aubrey De Vere is a collection of poetic legends written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the life and achievements of Saint Patrick, focusing on his missionary efforts to convert the Irish people to Christianity and the unique legends associated with his legacy. Through a blend of historical facts and imaginative narratives, the book presents Patrick as not just a religious figure but also a culturally significant character in Irish history.  The opening of the text introduces the historical background of Saint Patrick, detailing his early life and capture by pirates, as well as his transformative experiences that led to his return to Ireland as a missionary. It illustrates his early struggles in slavery, his spiritual awakening, and his ultimate quest to convert the Irish people. The narrative covers significant events—his confrontations with local chieftains, his sermons, and his influence on the legal framework of Irish society—establishing Saint Patrick’s profound impact during his time. This introduction sets the stage for the subsequent legends that highlight the saint's virtues, the trials he faced, and the cultural reverberations of his mission across Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPatrick, Saint, 373?-463?1 aMorley, Henry,d1822-189440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7165