Tinker And Thinker: John Bunyan 1628-1688

By William Hamilton Nelson

Book Overview

Tinker and Thinker: John Bunyan 1628-1688 is a biographical book written by William Hamilton Nelson. The book tells the story of John Bunyan, a 17th century English writer and preacher, who is best known for his allegorical novel, The Pilgrim's Progress. The book covers Bunyan's life from his humble beginnings as a tinker (a person who repairs household items) to his eventual rise as a prominent religious figure in England. It explores his early struggles with poverty and his eventual conversion to Christianity, which led him to become a preacher and writer.The book also delves into the political and religious climate of England during Bunyan's lifetime, including the English Civil War and the persecution of non-conformist Christians. It examines how Bunyan's experiences and beliefs were shaped by these events and how they influenced his writing.Throughout the book, Nelson provides insights into Bunyan's personality, beliefs, and writing style. He also includes excerpts from Bunyan's writings, including The Pilgrim's Progress, to give readers a deeper understanding of his work.Overall, Tinker and Thinker: John Bunyan 1628-1688 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of England's most influential writers and preachers.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: 1432574337
• ISBN13: 9781432574338
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"