Publisher's Synopsis
St. Teresa, 1515-1582, And Her First English Daughters is a historical book written by Sands and Company in 1919. The book is about the life of St. Teresa, a Spanish mystic, and her influence on the English Catholic Church. St. Teresa is known for her writings on prayer and spirituality, and her efforts to reform the Carmelite Order. The book also focuses on the establishment of the first English Carmelite convents and the nuns who joined them. The authors provide a detailed account of the challenges faced by these women in their pursuit of religious life, including persecution and discrimination. The book is a valuable source for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the role of women in religious institutions.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.