Publisher's Synopsis
Nicholas Ferrar, Two Lives is a biographical work that explores the life of Nicholas Ferrar, a prominent figure in 17th century England. The book is written by two authors: John Ferrar, Nicholas's brother, and Doctor Jebb, a contemporary of Nicholas. The first half of the book is written by John Ferrar and focuses on Nicholas's early life, including his education, his travels, and his conversion to Anglicanism. The second half of the book is written by Doctor Jebb and covers Nicholas's later years, including his time as the leader of a religious community at Little Gidding. Throughout the book, the authors provide a detailed account of Nicholas's life, his religious beliefs, and his impact on the people around him. The book is considered an important historical document and provides valuable insights into the religious and social landscape of 17th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.