The Relicks Of A Saint : A Right Merry Tale (1816)
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Overview
The Relicks Of A Saint: A Right Merry Tale is a novel written by Ferdinand Farquhar and published in 1816. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a group of travelers who come across a town where the relics of a saint are kept. The relics are said to have miraculous powers, and the travelers are drawn into a series of comical and sometimes dangerous situations as they try to get their hands on them. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a scheming priest, a lusty innkeeper, and a band of robbers. The novel is written in a lively and humorous style, and is considered a classic of 19th century literature. It is a satirical take on the religious beliefs of the time, and explores themes of greed, corruption, and superstition. Overall, The Relicks Of A Saint: A Right Merry Tale is a delightful and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and satire.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166161545
- ISBN-10: 1166161544
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.31 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
- Page Count: 146
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