""Francis De Sales and the Devout Life"" is a book written by F.W. Drake that explores the life and teachings of Saint Francis de Sales, a 16th-century French bishop and spiritual writer. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the life of Francis de Sales, including his childhood, education, and his journey to becoming a bishop. The second part of the book delves into Francis de Sales' teachings on the devout life, including his thoughts on prayer, meditation, and the pursuit of holiness. Drake also provides commentary and analysis of Francis de Sales' writings, making the book accessible to readers who may not be familiar with his work. Overall, ""Francis De Sales and the Devout Life"" is a comprehensive exploration of the life and teachings of one of the most influential figures in Catholic spirituality.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Masters of the Spiritual Life, by F. W. Drake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595595.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.