The Life Of Margaret Godolphin (1907)

By John Evelyn and Samuel Wilberforce

Book Overview

""The Life of Margaret Godolphin"" is a biographical work written by John Evelyn in 1907. The book tells the story of Margaret Godolphin, a woman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her beauty, intelligence, and piety. Margaret was born into a wealthy and influential family and grew up in the court of Charles II. She was a close friend of the poet John Dryden and the philosopher John Locke, and she was admired by many for her wit and charm. Despite her privileged upbringing, Margaret was deeply religious and devoted her life to charitable works and helping the poor. The book provides a detailed account of Margaret's life, including her childhood, her marriage to Sir Francis Godolphin, and her later years as a widow. It also includes excerpts from her personal writings, which reveal her thoughts on religion, love, and the meaning of life. Overall, ""The Life of Margaret Godolphin"" is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman and a valuable historical document of life in 17th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104496860
• ISBN13: 9781104496869
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"