One of a set of 4-books on the national saints of the British Isles, published simultaneously with St Patrick of Ireland, St David of Wales and St Andrew of Scotland. Just who was St George? When and where did he live? And how did he come to be England's patron saint? And what about the famous dragon story? 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 George's day - 23 April.