Charles Bradlaugh: a Record of His Life and Work, Volume 1 (of 2) With an Account of his Parliamentary Struggle, Politics and Teachings. Seventh Edition

"Charles Bradlaugh: a Record of His Life and Work, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner is a biography of Charles Bradlaugh, a vocal champion for atheism and social change in Victorian England. The book explores his upbringing and the hurdles he confronted due to his beliefs and actions. Bonner recounts the hardships in piecing together her father's story after his passing because many personal records were missing. Readers discover his family's financial issues, his father's job, and his early schooling that sparked the young Bradlaugh's political thinking. The story shows Bradlaugh's self-reliance, key influences from his younger years, and his battles with societal expectations, which thrust him into a controversial public life shaped by his strong convictions.