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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable life of Jeanne Fontbonne, a woman born into a humble family in 18th-century France who went on to leave an indelible mark on the Catholic Church. From her childhood marked by piety and leadership, to her unwavering faith amidst the chaos of the French Revolution, the author paints a vivid portrait of Jeanne's journey. We witness her transformation into Sister Saint John, a beacon of strength and compassion within the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Her dedication to education and service takes center stage, as she tirelessly works to establish schools, orphanages, and hospitals, offering solace and opportunity to those in need. Sister Saint John's story unfolds against the backdrop of a turbulent era, showcasing the resilience of faith and the transformative power of one individual's unwavering commitment. Through her struggles and triumphs, we are invited to contemplate the enduring values of service, sacrifice, and love. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the profound impact that a life lived in dedication to God and others can have on the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. First English Language Edition. 403p. A burgundy cloth hardcover book in good condition. Edges rubbed; head and foot of spine worn. Spine is also lightly sunned. Corners lightly bumped and rubbed. A couple tiny flecks of white paint at bottom of front cover. Front free endpaper has been torn out; owner's signature on blank side of frontispiece. Inch-long closed tear at top of page 33, and small crumpled tear on side of page 53; neither tear affects the text. Pleates foxed; otherwise clean and tight. A scarce biography of Jeanne Fontbonne (1759-1843), a nun who formed the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyons from the remnants of religious sisters dispersed by the French Revolution. She was slated for death at the guillotine, but was saved because the fall of Robespierre occurred the day before her scheduled execution. This book is illustrated with black and white plates.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1936 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 446 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 446.…