Thomas Ken And Izaak Walton

""Thomas Ken and Izaak Walton: A Sketch of Their Lives and Family Connection"" is a biographical book written by Edward Marston in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of two prominent figures of the 17th century, Thomas Ken and Izaak Walton. Thomas Ken was an English bishop and hymn-writer, who is best known for his role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Izaak Walton, on the other hand, was an English writer and angler, who is famous for his book ""The Compleat Angler"". The book explores the family connection between these two individuals and provides a comprehensive insight into their lives. The author delves into their childhood, education, and professional careers, highlighting their achievements and contributions to society. The book also sheds light on their personal lives, including their relationships with family and friends.Apart from the biographical accounts of these two individuals, the book also provides a glimpse into the social, political, and cultural milieu of the 17th century England. The author discusses the religious and political upheavals of the time, and how they impacted the lives of people like Thomas Ken and Izaak Walton.Overall, ""Thomas Ken and Izaak Walton: A Sketch of Their Lives and Family Connection"" is an informative and engaging book that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of two remarkable individuals and their contributions to English society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.