--- product_id: 18093198 title: "An Alphabet of Saints" brand: "robert hugh bensonlindsay symington" price: "€ 50.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/18093198-an-alphabet-of-saints store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # An Alphabet of Saints **Brand:** robert hugh bensonlindsay symington **Price:** € 50.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Alphabet of Saints by robert hugh bensonlindsay symington - **How much does it cost?** € 50.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/18093198-an-alphabet-of-saints) ## Best For - robert hugh bensonlindsay symington enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert hugh bensonlindsay symington brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![An Alphabet of Saints - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61o1W84npYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful *by P***K on Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013* Mgr. Benson gives a witty, pious poem telling of a saint for each letter of the alphabet. "X" appears to have posed a bit of a challenge: he resorts to "Xystus," the Greek rendering of "Sixtus." Even with all the canonizations between the book's original 1905 publication and today, we don't appear to have other saints whose Christian names start with "X" other than a few named Sixtus. So one can't blame Benson for that.As indicated, the work is unchanged, by all appearances, from its original 1905 format. So the feast days for the saints are those appearing in what we would now term the "Extraordinary Form." Some, such as St. Norbert, are the same. Others, such as St. Benedict of Nursia have been moved.The little poems, as well as the selection of saints, have a tendency towards Anglo-centrism. Sts. Richard, Thomas a Becket, and Wilfrid make appearances, as do several rather recusant-themed barbs at Henry VIII's destruction of English shrines and reliquaries. But Mgr. Benson was writing for English children, so the English theme is to be expected.Overall, the book is a delightful little gem. The poems are equal parts poignant and hilarious. The illustrations (some of which you can see at Neumann Press's own website) are fantastic, and the appearance of the book as a whole is quite nice. The pages are a nice, thick paper. Neumann's binding and cover are a tad on the yeomanry side, but they're doing yeoman's work keeping works like this in print. The work should be a high-priority addition to your Catholic children's library.Edit (2014): Since I wrote the original review, Neumann Press has been bought by TAN Books and this title reissued in the new binding now seen on Amazon's page. I've seen a copy of the new printing, and while the paper quality remains high, the binding has improved and the margins have been shrunk (making the overall dimensions of the book a tad smaller), yielding a tome that fits more easily on the shelf. Even though the new cover is perhaps not quite as attractive as the old, I would call it, overall, an improvement. The book is still worth putting on your shelf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018* My children and I love this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Younger children can enjoy the letters and older children will learn some details ... *by A***T on Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2015* Really interesting book. Younger children can enjoy the letters and older children will learn some details about Saints' lives. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/18093198-an-alphabet-of-saints](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/18093198-an-alphabet-of-saints) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*