02649cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000070012110000580012824501360018626400510032230000470037333600260042033700260044633800360047250000310050850802050053952013960074453400450214065300290218565300190221465300470223385600430228026674UtSlPG20260610133617.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aca12000154  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aLF1 aWright Henderson, P. A.q(Patrick Arkley),d1841-192214aThe Life and Times of John Wilkins :bWarden of Wadham College, Oxford; Master of Trinity College, Cambridge; and Bishop of Chester 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-09-20  aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Life and Times of John Wilkins" by P. A. Wright Henderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents an examination of John Wilkins, a notable figure in 17th-century England who served as Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, and as a Bishop, delving into his contributions to academia and society during a transformative era in British history. The narrative showcases not only Wilkins’ life but also the founding and evolution of Wadham College amidst the political and religious upheaval of the English Civil War.  The opening of the account outlines the foundation of Wadham College and sets the historical context for Wilkins’ life, highlighting the role of Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham as founders. It describes the college's establishment in the early 17th century, emphasizing the atmosphere of learning and the burgeoning intellectual community it fostered. As the narrative progresses, it introduces John Wilkins, detailing his education and early career, and hints at his later prominence within the university and contributions to the early scientific community, particularly through his association with the Royal Society. The text invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of academic life and the challenges Wilkins faced during a period marked by significant social and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWilkins, John, 1614-1672  aWadham College  aBishops -- England -- Chester -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26674