Rare, 1912, The Book of Saints and Heroes, Andrew Lang, Longmans Green, H.J. Ford

The Book of Saints and Heroes  

by

Mrs. Lang

Edited by Andrew Lang    

With 12 coloured plates  and numerous other illustrations 

by

H. J. Ford

Published by Longmans, Green, and CO. London in 1912

First Edition

351 Pages

Illustrated

Hard binding

13 cm x 18.5 cm 

“The Book of Saints and Heroes” by Andrew Lang, published in 1912, is a fascinating work that collects and retells the stories of saints, legendary figures, and moral heroes from various traditions. Andrew Lang, best known for his “Fairy Books”, collaborated with his wife, Leonora Blanche Lang, on this volume, which is infused with their signature narrative charm and a focus on moral and spiritual ideals. The stories cover a mix of Christian saints, martyrs, and heroic figures, blending historical accounts with legendary embellishments.  

Henry Justice Ford (1860–1941) was a prolific English artist and illustrator, active from 1886 through to the late 1920s.