The Life and Times of John Wilkins Warden of Wadham College, Oxford; Master of Trinity College, Cambridge; and Bishop of Chester

"The Life and Times of John Wilkins" by P. A. Wright Henderson is a historical biography that explores the life of John Wilkins, a significant person in 17th-century England, who played important roles at Oxford and Cambridge and eventually became a Bishop. The story starts with the creation and growth of Wadham College during a time of big changes in England, like the English Civil War. It shows how Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham built the college and made it a place of learning. As the story goes on, it introduces John Wilkins, talks about his education and career, and suggests how he would later become a key figure in the early science community and the Royal Society. Readers are invited to explore the academic community and challenges during a politically complicated time period.