William Cobbett — Cobbett&Apos;S Legacy to Parsons
London, Bolt-Court, 1835. Leather. A collection of six letters by William Cobbett discussing the Anglican church. This is an interesting work containing letters from William Cobbett discussing various aspects of the Established Church.Some of the subjects discussed includes how there came to be an Established church, how people called Dissenters came to be, what is the state of the Establishment, and more. William Cobbett was an English pamphleteer, farmer, and Member of Parliament. He was passionate about ending poverty of farm labourers, and sought an end to sinecurists and 'tax-eaters&apos.With the inscription of Lady Lymington of Hurstbourne Park to the front pastedown. Hurstbourne Park is near Whitchurch, Hampshire. A smart copy of this work. In a full calf binding. Externally, very smart. A few light marks to the boards. Prior owner's inscription to the front pastedown, Lady Lymington Hurstbourne Park. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. A few light spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .