The Life of Jean-Baptiste Muard: Founder of the Congregation of St. Edme and of the Monastery of La Pierre-Qui-Vire is a biographical book written in 1886 by Burns and Oates. The book tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Muard, a French Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of St. Edme and the Monastery of La Pierre-Qui-Vire. The book begins with Muard's childhood and education, and then goes on to describe his early years as a priest. It then delves into Muard's decision to found the Congregation of St. Edme, which was dedicated to the education and spiritual development of young men. The book also covers the establishment of the Monastery of La Pierre-Qui-Vire, which served as the headquarters of the Congregation.Throughout the book, the authors provide a detailed account of Muard's life and work, including his struggles and triumphs. They also explore Muard's spiritual beliefs and the impact that his work had on the Catholic Church in France. Overall, The Life of Jean-Baptiste Muard is a comprehensive biography of a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church. It offers insight into Muard's life and work, as well as the broader social and religious context in which he lived.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.