Saint Herbert's Isle: A Legendary Poem, In Five Cantos (1832)

""Saint Herbert's Isle: A Legendary Poem, In Five Cantos"" is a book written by John Bree and published in 1832. The book tells the story of Saint Herbert, a hermit who lived on an island in Lake Derwentwater in the Lake District of England. The poem is divided into five cantos, each of which tells a different part of Saint Herbert's story. The first canto describes the island and its natural beauty, while the second canto tells the story of Saint Herbert's arrival on the island and his decision to become a hermit. The third canto describes the miracles that Saint Herbert performs on the island, while the fourth canto tells the story of his death and the miracles that occur after his passing. The final canto describes the legacy of Saint Herbert and the continued reverence for him on the island. The book is written in a poetic style and is a tribute to the life and legend of Saint Herbert.With Some Smaller Pieces.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.