This book is a collection of hagiographies, or biographies of saints, compiled by Alban Butler in the 18th century. The book includes accounts of the lives of famous saints such as Augustine of Hippo, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas, as well as lesser-known figures such as Malachy O'Morgair and Etheldreda. The book also includes a history of the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary by the French theologian Mathieu Orsini. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in hagiography or the history of Christian devotion.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.