Biography
A range of biographical studies, with an emphasis on the lives of writers, poets, artists, architects, educators and religious figures.
The Alfred Wallis Factor:
Conflict in Post-War St Ives Art
By David Wilkinson
A study of the life and legacy of the artist Alfred Wallis, his role in the art scene in St Ives and his emergence as a pivotal figure in British modernism.
ISBN: 9780718894979
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Andrew Young:
Priest, Poet and Naturalist: A Reassessment
By Richard Ormrod
A literary biography of the priest and poet Andrew Young, establishing him amongst the greats of twentieth-century English poetry.
ISBN: 9780718895136
Anthony Salvin:
Pioneer of Gothic Revival Architecture
By Jill Allibone
A major study of one of the leading Victorian domestic architects, illustrated with plans and photographs, and a full catalogue raisonné of Salvin's work.
ISBN: 9780718827076
Art and Forbidden Fruit:
Hidden Passion in the Life of William Morris
By John Le Bourgeois
A provocative study of the 19th-century artist and designer William Morris, revealing new insights into how his family relationships affected his work.
ISBN: 9780718830595
Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond
By Peter Norris
An absorbing study of the artist, establishing his name among the major British painters of the 20th century. Includes reproductions of many of his best works.
ISBN: 9780718828240
Arthur Mee:
A Biography
By Keith Crawford
An exploration of the life, work and cultural influence of the writer and publisher Arthur Mee, best known for founding The Children's Encyclopaedia.
ISBN: 9780718894351
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C.S. Lewis at Poets' Corner
By Michael Ward and Peter S. Williams (editors)
Writings from the 50th anniversary commemorations of the death of C.S. Lewis, reflecting on his life and his contributions to literature and theology.
ISBN: 9780718894856
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C.T. Studd:
Cricketer and Pioneer
By Norman Grubb
The biography of one of the greatest cricketers of his time, who became a missionary and founded the Worldwide Evangelisation Crusade.
ISBN: 9780718830281
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Campaigning for Life:
A Biography of Dorothy Frances Buxton
By Petà Dunstan
The first biography of the early twentieth-century social reformer who was instrumental in founding the charity Save the Children.
ISBN: 9780718895396
Charles Waterton:
A Biography
By Brian Edginton
The first complete biography of the 19th-century explorer, naturalist and satirist, who discovered curare and created the world's first nature reserve.
ISBN: 9780718829247
Charlotte Mason:
Hidden Heritage and Educational Influence
By Margaret A. Coombs
The definitive biography of the Victorian educator Charlotte Mason, revealing new information about her background and her importance in woman's education.
ISBN: 9780718894023
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