John Bunyan by William H. Harding

A biography of John Bunyan the famous author of the classic book The Pilgrim's Progress written from jail in 1678 selling over 100,000 copies in John Bunyan's lifetime. John Bunyan, the tinker of Bedford, wrote 9 book during his first 6 years in prison and 2 more book during his second imprisonment. Bunyan was imprisoned for preaching the gospel which was against the law in England for those who were not recognized clergy. Bunyan pastored a little non-conformist church in Bedford and for this reason he was jailed 3 times over a 12 year period.

Bunyan became known throughout England for his writing, his preaching, and his stand against injustice.

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