1889-90 Yeast, A Problem; Two Years Ago; Hereward the Wake, 'Last of the English'; Hypatia, or New Foes With An Old Face; Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Ampas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon in the Reign of her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth

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Leather Binding, Rebound

An early edition. In a smart half calf binding with gilt detail to the spine. Five works bound in one volume. A collection of works by Charles Kingsley. Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a professor, social reformer, historian and writer. He is known for his association with Christian socialism and the Working Men's College. He was also a close friend of Charles Darwin. This collection comprises of: "Yeast, A Problem". The first novel by Kingsley, written as an attack on Roman Catholicism and the Oxford Movement. "Two Years Ago". A novel exploring the problems of religion and conduct, amidst a backdrop of English scenery. "Hereward the Wake". The story of a historical Anglo-Saxon figure who led resistance against the Normans. "Hypatia". A fictionalised account of the life of the philosopher, Hypatia. "Westward Ho!" A historical novel based upon the experiences of the Elizabethan privateer, Amyas Preston, who sets sail to the New World.