Saint Andrew

One of a set of 4 books on the national saints of the British Isles, published simultaneously with St Patrick of Ireland, St David of Wales and St George of England. Just who was St Andrew? When and where did he live? And how did he come to be Scotland's patron saint? And what is the link with the X-shaped cross or 'Saltire'? This useful little book covers all these topics providing background information that all patriotic youngsters will be interested to know. And in addition there is a special prayer for St Andrew's day - 30 November.