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Life of St. Columba (Penguin Classics) (Updated Edition) by Richard Sharpe (Translator), Adomnan Of Iona, St.Adamnan, Saint Adamnan, St Adomnan, Abbot Adamnan Paperback, 406 Pages, Published 1995 ISBN-10: 0-14-044462-9 / 0140444629 ISBN-13: 978-0-14-044462-9 / 9780140444629 Although related to one of the ruling families of Ireland, Columba (c 521-97) became a central figure in the 'Age of Saints' by setting out from his native land and founding his famous monastery on the island of Iona. It was from here that priests and monks played a key role in converting the Picts |