The Life of St. Stephen Harding: Abbot of Citeaux and Founder of the Cistercian Order is a biographical work by J.B. Dalgairns. The book tells the story of St. Stephen Harding, a 12th-century monk who was instrumental in the founding of the Cistercian Order, one of the most influential monastic orders in medieval Europe. The book begins with a detailed account of Harding's early life, including his upbringing and education. It then goes on to describe...