This book is a collection of stories about Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. It includes the famous 'Sermon to the Birds, ' in which Francis preaches to a group of birds, and the story of his encounter with a ferocious wolf in the town of Gubbio. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and teachings of this important religious figure. 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.