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100 1 _aBesant, Walter,
_d1836-1901
245 1 0 _aFor Faith and Freedom
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-19
508 _aProduced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"For Faith and Freedom" by Walter Besant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous times of the English Restoration, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the ejection of Nonconformist ministers in 1662, including the struggles faced by the protagonist's family. The narrative likely follows the lives of a Nonconformist preacher, his family, and their experiences of conscience, sacrifice, and faith within a changing political and religious landscape. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to a significant moment known as "Farewell Sunday," when two thousand ministers preached their last sermons before being expelled from their churches due to the Act of Uniformity. The main character reflects on this impactful day, detailing the harsh realities faced by those who chose conscience over compliance. The opening vividly describes the serene village of Bradford Orcas on this fateful day, contrasting the peaceful scenery with the emotional turmoil of the ministers and their families as they prepare to leave their posts. The narrative establishes a rich historical and personal backdrop, inviting readers to explore themes of faith, resilience, and the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Fiction
700 1 _aForestier, A.
_q(Amédée),
_d1854-1930
700 1 _aWaddy, Frederick,
_d1848-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44963
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