Maistre Wace's St. Nicholas (1850)

Maistre Wace's St. Nicholas (1850) is a book that features the life and miracles of St. Nicholas, a beloved Christian saint who is known for his acts of kindness and generosity. The book was written by Wace, a medieval Norman poet, and translated by Robert, a British historian and scholar of medieval literature. The book is a collection of stories and legends about St. Nicholas, including his famous act of leaving gifts in the shoes of poor children, his miraculous rescues of sailors and prisoners, and his healing powers. The stories are written in a poetic and lyrical style, reflecting the traditions of medieval literature. The book also includes historical and cultural background information about the time period in which St. Nicholas lived, as well as the religious and social context of his life and legacy. Maistre Wace's St. Nicholas is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in medieval literature, Christian saints, and cultural traditions.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.