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John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 2: Religious and Scriptural The Scottish Chap Literature of Last Century, Classified

By Dougal Graham

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the tales of powerful leaders who fought against the odds as they helped shape the religious identity of a nation.

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2020-12-15
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"John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 2: Religious and Scriptural" by Dougal Graham is a compilation of historical chapbooks, spotlighting key individuals and moments from the Scottish Reformation. It opens with a formatting explanation and quickly explores stories of faith during a tumultuous era. The collection turns its attention to central figures such as John Knox, chronicling his upbringing, education, and his impact during Scotland's 16th-century religious conflicts. Narratives capture the time, the corruption of the clergy, and Knox’s powerful sermons, highlighting his crucial work in guiding Scotland toward Protestantism. The stories of other historical figures, like John Welch and Alexander Peden, are retold, creating a landscape of Scottish religious history with tales of those who strove for reform and spiritual enlightenment.

About the Author

Dougal Graham, born in the Raploch, Stirlingshire, Scotland, around 1725 and died in 1779, became the skellat bellman of Glasgow at some time around 1770. In addition he was a prolific author of Scottish chapbooks and provides the best prose examples of mid 18th century vernacular Scots. In his youth he followed the Jacobite and Hanoverian forces around Britain as a non-combatant. His The History of the Rebellion in Britain in the Years, 1745 & 1746 gave an account in doggerel of his experiences and sold very well.

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