The Anglo-Saxon Legends Of St. Andrew And St. Veronica (1851)

The Anglo-Saxon Legends Of St. Andrew And St. Veronica is a book written by Charles Wycliffe Goodwin and published in 1851. The book contains two Anglo-Saxon legends, one about St. Andrew and the other about St. Veronica. The legend of St. Andrew tells the story of how he was martyred on an X-shaped cross and how his relics were brought to England. The legend of St. Veronica tells the story of how she wiped the face of Jesus with a cloth and how the image of his face was miraculously imprinted on it. The book includes translations of the original Anglo-Saxon texts, as well as notes and commentary by the author. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxon people, and the legends themselves are both entertaining and informative. Overall, The Anglo-Saxon Legends Of St. Andrew And St. Veronica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history, literature, and culture.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.