The True Cross: A Legend Of The Church (1873)

The True Cross: A Legend Of The Church is a book written by George John Whyte-Melville and published in 1873. The book tells the story of the search for the True Cross, the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified, and the legends that surround it. The story follows the journey of a young man named Hugh de Mowbray, who sets out on a quest to find the True Cross and restore it to its rightful place in the Church. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including battles with Saracens and treacherous terrain. The book is a historical fiction that blends elements of adventure and romance with religious themes. It provides an insight into the medieval Christian mindset and the importance of relics in the Church. The True Cross: A Legend Of The Church is a timeless classic that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers interested in history, religion, and adventure.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.