Bernard (Richard) The Isle of Man: or, the Legall
B[ernard] (R[ichard]) The Isle of Man: or, the Legall Proceding in Man-shire against Sinne, seventh edition, light foxing, occasional damp-staining to head, a few fore-margins closely shaved, upper hinge broken, contemporary limp vellum, a few cloth repairs, a little soiled, [STC 1949], 12mo, for Edward Blackmoore, 1630.
⁂ Rare, as are all 17th century editions of this work, ESTC lists 7 copies worldwide. Bernard's allegorical trial of sin, has been said by some to have influenced the writings of John Bunyan, particularly his trial scene in The Holy War . During his tenure in the parish of Worksop Bernard associated with John Robinson, an organiser of the Mayflower voyage.
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B[ernard] (R[ichard]) The Isle of Man: or, the Legall Proceding in Man-shire against Sinne, seventh edition, light foxing, occasional damp-staining to head, a few fore-margins closely shaved, upper hinge broken, contemporary limp vellum, a few cloth repairs, a little soiled, [STC 1949], 12mo, for Edward Blackmoore, 1630.
⁂ Rare, as are all 17th century editions of this work, ESTC lists 7 copies worldwide. Bernard's allegorical trial of sin, has been said by some to have influenced the writings of John Bunyan, particularly his trial scene in The Holy War . During his tenure in the parish of Worksop Bernard associated with John Robinson, an organiser of the Mayflower voyage.
