The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 5 (of 7) by Arthur Thomas Malkin
QR code
"The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 5" by Arthur Thomas Malkin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a larger series that compiles portraits and biographical sketches of notable figures, likely focusing on influential personalities from various fields such as literature, science, and politics. The work aims to document the lives and contributions of these individuals, making it a valuable resource for readers
interested in historical biographies. The opening of the volume introduces Jeremy Taylor, a prominent English divine and author, outlining his background, early life, and notable achievements. It describes Taylor's education at Cambridge, his career as a preacher, and his later challenges during the civil unrest of the 17th century. This portion sets the stage for exploring Taylor's influential writings and religious perspectives, emphasizing his role in shaping ecclesiastical thought during a tumultuous period in English history. Additionally, it hints at Taylor's relationships and the impact of personal tragedies on his life's work, paving the way for a deeper investigation into his contributions to theology and literature throughout the series. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Malkin, Arthur Thomas |
|---|---|
| Title | The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 5 (of 7) |
| Contents | Taylor -- Lavoisier -- Sydenham -- Clarendon -- Reynolds -- Swift -- Locke -- Selden -- Paré -- Blake -- L'Hôpital -- Mrs. Siddons -- Herschel -- Romilly -- Shakspeare -- Euler -- Sir W. Jones -- Rousseau -- Harrison -- Montaigne -- Pope -- Bolivar -- Arkwright -- Cowper. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55358 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 569 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!