The History Of John Winchcomb: Usually Called Jack Of Newbury, The Famous Clothier (1859)

By Thomas Deloney, James O Halliwell, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps

Book Overview

The History of John Winchcomb: Usually Called Jack of Newbury, The Famous Clothier is a historical novel written by Thomas Deloney and first published in 1859. The book tells the story of John Winchcomb, a wealthy clothier who lived in the town of Newbury during the reign of King Henry VIII. The novel is divided into two parts. In the first part, Deloney describes Winchcomb's rise to success as a clothier, his marriage to a young woman named Agnes, and their life together. The second part of the book focuses on the political and social upheavals of the time, including the dissolution of the monasteries and the rise of Protestantism. Throughout the book, Deloney portrays Winchcomb as a shrewd businessman and a generous benefactor to the poor. He also highlights the importance of the cloth industry to the economy of England during this period. The History of John Winchcomb: Usually Called Jack of Newbury, The Famous Clothier is an engaging and informative historical novel that provides a vivid picture of life in Tudor England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, the cloth industry, or the lives of ordinary people during this fascinating period.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120033985
• ISBN13: 9781120033987
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"