Comprehension of Lancashire Nonconformity by Halley
The review lauds Dr Halley’s comprehensive history of Puritans and Presbyterians in Lancashire, praising the vivid, broad portrayal and the lively depictions of Puritans, preachers, and nobility. It notes strong chapters on Reformation, Presbyterian establishment, and Civil War sieges, while critiquing the vast scope and occasional fragmentation of later portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Lancashire
John Bradford
George Marsh
England
Dr. Halley
Papacy
Callissons
Taries
Lathom
Preston
Church of the First Born
Eaton
Peasant Life in a Scottish Strath Reviewed
A critical review praises a book of prose sketches set in a Scottish strath north of Dee portraying the peasant class with honest intention. It notes strong character studies and moral virtues but argues the work remains artistic rather than practically reforming, praising independence and modest living while urging improvements in housing for field workers.
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Strath
Tay
Dee