Thomas Ellwood read Latin to John Milton, and this book contains interesting reminiscences of the poet.

The author was a member of the Society of Friends: as such, he was often in durance, and scattered through the following pages is a valuable detailed account of English prison-life in the seventeenth century.

HISTORY

OF THE

LIFE

OF

THOMAS ELLWOOD :

OR,

AN ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH, EDUCATION, &c.

With divers Observations on his Life and manners when a Youth;
and how he came to be convinced of the Truth ; with

his many Sufferings and Services for the same.