An Attempt Towards Recovering an Account of the Numbers and Sufferings of the Clergy of the Church of England, Heads of Colleges, Fellows, Scholars, &c. who were Sequester'd, Harrass'd, &c. in the Late Times of the Grand Rebellion: Occasion'd by the Ninth Chapter (now the Second Volume) of Dr. Calamy's Abridgment of the LIFE of Mr. Baxter. Together with an Examination of That Chapter. (FIRST EDITION. TWO PARTS BOUND IN ONE.)
London: Printed by W. S. for J. Nicholson, r. Knaplock, R. Wilkin, B. Tiooke, D. Midwinter, and B. Cowse, 1714. First Edition. Hardcover. FIRST EDITION, 1714. Hardcover. Rebound in black publisher's cloth, covers are plain with a semi glossy sheen, and gilt lettering on the spine. Endpapers are a soft yellow / dark cream color. Two parts bound in one. Part I is: "The Introduction to the Whole Work. an Attempt Towards Recovering an Account of the Numbers and Sufferings of the Clergy of the Church of Church of England, Heads of Colleges, Fellows, Scholars, &c. Who were Sequester'd, Harrass'd & c. in the Late Times of the Grand Rebellion. Part II is "A List Of Some of the Loyal and Episcopal Clergy: As likewise of the Heads of Houses, Fellows, Scholars, &c. in the Two Universities: Who were Sequestered, Harrass'd, and by other Methods of Persecution kept out, or Dispossess'd of, or forc'd to Relinquish, their Several Preferments, and Freeholds, in the late Times of the Great Rebellion. Together with an Account of Their Other Sufferings, by Imprisonments, Plunderings, &c." Contains "A Catalogue of the Names of such Subscribers to this Book as came to our Hands", as well as "A List of some of the Loyal and Episcopal Clergy, Who were Disposses'd of, Driven from, or did otherwise lose, or were kept out of their Preserments, &c. for their Loyalty to the Establish'd Church, during the time of the Great Rebellion, &c.", including The Parochial Clergy. Contains an appendix. Indexed. [i-iv], [li], 1-204, 1-436. English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC)# T145152.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "John Walker (1674 to 1747) was an English clergyman and ecclesiastical historian, known for his biographical work on the Church of England priests during the English Civil War and Interregnum. Walker's book Sufferings of the Clergy appeared in 1714, The subscription list contained over thirteen hundred names. The work consists of two parts: a history of ecclesiastical affairs from 1640 to 1660, the object being to show that the ejection of the Puritans at the Restoration was a just reprisal for their actions when in power; a catalogue of the deprived clergy with particulars of their sufferings." (Wikipedia)
CONDITION: Rebinding is lovely with only minimal shelf wear. At first glance, it looks like all edges are densely foxed, but upon further examination under a jeweler's loupe, the pattern and intensity indicates edges have been decoratively sprinkled in a light brown ink, as sprinkling was common in the eighteenth century. A small round stamp is present on the front flyleaf reading 'Church House Library'. Some light foxing throughout, occasional annotation in pencil, and textblock holds a slight wave, yet leaves are in remarkable condition for their age. At over 300 years old, this is a very, very nice copy. Additional photographs available upon request. As this book is over 5 lbs., due to its size and weight, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good.
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