The Story Of St. Stanislaus Kostka (1875) - Paperback

by Henry James Coleridge (Author)

""The Story of St. Stanislaus Kostka"" is a biographical work written by Henry James Coleridge in 1875. The book tells the life story of St. Stanislaus Kostka, a Polish Jesuit who lived in the 16th century. The narrative begins with Kostka's childhood and his decision to become a Jesuit despite his family's objections. The book covers his journey to Rome, where he studied under St. Francis Borgia, and his eventual death at the age of 18. The author draws upon Kostka's own writings, as well as the accounts of those who knew him, to paint a vivid portrait of this young saint's life. The book is a testament to Kostka's faith, courage, and devotion, and serves as an inspiration to readers of all ages.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.