Legend of Saint Mungo (1869)

The Legend of Saint Mungo is a book written by Keelivine in 1869. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Saint Mungo, a patron saint of Glasgow, Scotland. The book is set in the 6th century and follows the life of Mungo, who was born in Culross, Scotland. He was raised by Saint Serf, who taught him the ways of Christianity.Mungo went on to become a missionary and traveled throughout Scotland, spreading the word of God. He founded a monastery in Glasgow and became the first bishop of the city. The book tells the story of Mungo's miracles, including the restoration of a pet robin to life, the healing of a blind man, and the calming of a storm.The Legend of Saint Mungo also explores the political and social climate of Scotland during the 6th century. It highlights the conflict between the Christian missionaries and the Druids, who were the dominant religious group at the time. The book also touches on the struggles of the early Christian church, including the challenges of building and maintaining a community of believers.Overall, The Legend of Saint Mungo is a fascinating historical fiction novel that provides insight into the life of one of Scotland's most beloved saints. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, Christianity, or the lives of the saints.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.