Publisher's Synopsis
The World's Own Book: Or The Treasury Of A Kempis (1895) is a literary work by Percy Fitzgerald. The book is a collection of writings by Thomas a Kempis, a German-Dutch canon regular and writer of Christian devotional literature. The writings are presented in a treasury format, with each chapter containing a different theme or topic. The book includes a variety of Kempis' works, including his famous work ""The Imitation of Christ"" as well as lesser-known pieces. The writings are presented in a modern English translation, making them accessible to contemporary readers. The book also includes a preface by Fitzgerald, providing context and background information on Kempis and his works. Overall, The World's Own Book is a valuable resource for those interested in Christian devotional literature and the works of Thomas a Kempis.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.
