This book tells the story of Bernard, patron saint of travelers and skiers. Simply told in modern idiom, this is the dramatic portrait of Bernard, who seems as much a part of this day as of his time (the 10th century, at the time of the Crusades). The rich, colorful illustrations of Maurice Brevannes, a celebrated French artist, lend a very lively element to the book, showing Bernard throughout the story -- first as a boy, later as a churchman, and lastly as a great leader.