Letters Of Eminent Men, Addressed To Ralph Thoresby: Now First Published From The Originals - Softcover
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Letters Of Eminent Men, Addressed To Ralph Thoresby: Now First Published From The Originals. This two-volume edition (1832) presents the first instalment of correspondence gathered from original manuscripts. Volume I compiles letters exchanged with or addressed to Ralph Thoresby, a prominent Leeds antiquary and fellow of the Royal Society, spanning the late 17th century. The collection features correspondences from Rev. Richard Stretton, Rev. Joseph Boyse, Nathaniel Johnston, Archdeacon Nicolson, Bryan Fairfax, Rev. Matthew Henry, and many other eminent clergymen and scholars. The letters discuss bereavement, religious controversy (Anglican and Dissenting viewpoints), printing ventures and subscriptions, antiquarian pursuits, and the politics of the time, including the Reformation, Puritan legacy, and the evolving relationship between church and state. Rich in historical detail, the book offers insight into the networks of learned men and the intellectual culture of England during the Stuart and early Hanoverian periods.
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