One of a set of 4 books on the national saints of the British Isles, published simultaneously with St David of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St George of England. Just who was St Patrick? When and where did he live? And how did he come to be the patron saint of Ireland? And what is the link with the shamrock and the legend of the snakes? 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 Patrick's day - 17 March.