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<p>8vo. (16) including engraved title, 175 pp, (3), including 12 engraved plates. 19th C boards. Stamps of a Redemptorist congregation. Sole edition, unrecorded. A charming pocket guide to the ‘science of prayer’, derived from the life and works of Teresa of Avila. Topics covered include correct methods for both spoken and silent prayer; how to deal with ‘distractions’ during prayer; and even a guide to the practice of ‘ejaculatory prayer’ (involving strong yelps). A section at the end details a 10-day program of prayer to St Teresa, complemented by engraved plates of scenes from the saint’s life
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de la Vierge Marie, Daniel</div>
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