This book provides a fascinating biography of St. John Baptist de Rossi, an Italian priest and missionary who is known for his works of charity and devotion to the sick and the poor. Drawing on primary source materials and contemporary accounts, Herbert provides a vivid and inspiring portrait of this remarkable figure of the Catholic Church. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of the saints, the history of Catholicism, or the intersection of faith and social justice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.