Publisher's Synopsis
The Horseshoe Or The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil is a book written by Lewis M. Thompson. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of St. Dunstan, a famous English saint who lived in the 10th century. The book is based on the true legend of St. Dunstan and his encounter with the devil.According to the legend, St. Dunstan was a blacksmith who was visited by the devil. The devil challenged him to a contest of strength, but St. Dunstan outsmarted him by putting a horseshoe on the devil's hoof. The horseshoe caused the devil immense pain, and he begged St. Dunstan to remove it. St. Dunstan agreed, but only if the devil promised to never bother him or his fellow monks again.The book explores the legend of St. Dunstan in detail, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the life of this famous saint. It delves into the historical context of the legend, exploring the political and social climate of the time. The book also examines the role of religion in medieval England and how it influenced the lives of ordinary people.Overall, The Horseshoe Or The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil is a captivating read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, religion, and folklore. It is a well-researched and engaging book that brings to life one of the most enduring legends of English folklore.1925. This little book presents the legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil, showing how the horseshoe came to be a charm, with a bibliographical note. The finding of this ancient and convincing legend confirmed the author's trust in his pet good luck charm. It encouraged him to abandon all pretense and confess himself a devout believer in signs and omens.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.
