The Life and Times of Nicholas Ferrar (1907)

The Life And Times Of Nicholas Ferrar (1907) is a biographical book written by Horace P. K. Skipton. The book tells the story of Nicholas Ferrar, an English scholar, courtier, businessman, and philanthropist who lived during the early 17th century. Ferrar was a member of the Ferrar family, a prominent and wealthy family in England during that time. The book describes Ferrar's early life, his education, his work in the court of King James I, and his decision to retire from public life to join a religious community in Little Gidding. The book also explores the religious and political context of Ferrar's life, including the rise of Puritanism and the conflicts between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. Skipton's book provides a detailed and insightful portrait of Ferrar's life, and his contributions to English society and culture during a time of great change and upheaval.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.