The First Disciples of Saint Dominic is a book written by Victor F. O'Daniel that focuses on the early years of the Dominican Order. The book provides a detailed account of the first followers of Saint Dominic, who founded the order in the early 13th century. The author examines the lives of these early disciples, including their backgrounds, motivations for joining the order, and their contributions to the growth and development of the order. The book also explores the challenges faced by the early Dominicans, including opposition from the established church and the difficulties of establishing a new religious order. Throughout the book, O'Daniel provides a rich and engaging narrative that brings to life the personalities and experiences of these pioneering figures in the history of the Dominican Order. The First Disciples of Saint Dominic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, religious orders, or the history of medieval Europe.1928. This volume was adapted and enlarged from Father Anthony Touron's �������Histoire Abregee des Premiers Disciples de Saint Dominique.������� Father O'Daniel was faithful, as well as tireless, in his chosen field of labor; and he deserved well of Catholic historical literature. This product of his pen not only maintains the high standard of his other works, but also filled a long-felt want in the English language. It makes delightful, enriching and instructive reading. The lives of over fifty of Saint Dominic's disciples are sketched in these pages. Without exception they lived holy lives, toiled with all their strength for the salvation of souls and died saintly deaths.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.