The Life And Times Of John Wilkins: Warden Of Wadham College, Oxford; Master Of Trinity College, Cambridge; And Bishop Of Chester (1910)

By Patrick Arkley Wright Henderson

Book Overview

The Life and Times of John Wilkins is a biography written by Patrick Arkley Wright Henderson in 1910. The book tells the story of John Wilkins, an influential figure in English academia and religion during the 17th century. Wilkins served as Warden of Wadham College at Oxford University, Master of Trinity College at Cambridge University, and eventually became the Bishop of Chester. Throughout his life, Wilkins was known for his dedication to science, philosophy, and theology, and his work helped to bridge the gap between these disciplines. The book explores Wilkins' life and accomplishments, including his contributions to the Royal Society and his efforts to promote scientific inquiry and education. It also delves into the political and religious climate of the time, and how Wilkins navigated these challenges in his various roles. Overall, The Life and Times of John Wilkins provides a comprehensive look at the life of an important figure in English history and academia.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: 1165774534
• ISBN13: 9781165774531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"