A Present for a Papist: Or the History of the Life of Pope Joan, from Her Birth to Her Death (1740)

""A Present For A Papist: Or The History Of The Life Of Pope Joan, From Her Birth To Her Death"" is a book written by Alexander Cooke and published in 1740. The book tells the story of Pope Joan, a legendary female pope who supposedly reigned during the Middle Ages. The book covers the life of Pope Joan from her birth to her death, including her rise to power as pope, her accomplishments during her reign, and the scandal that ultimately led to her downfall. The book is written from a Protestant perspective and is meant to be a critique of the Catholic Church. It is a historical fiction novel that is based on a popular myth about the Catholic Church. The book is written in a straightforward style and is meant to be accessible to a general audience. It is an interesting read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church or the legends and myths that have developed around it.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.