The Puritan in Holland, England, and America by Douglas Campbell - 1892

2 volumes. lv+509 pages; xx+588 pages with index. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6 1/4") bound in original publisher's grey cloth with gilt lettering to spine. head page end in gilt. Second edition. Douglas Campbell's classic two-volume work, The Puritan in Holland, England, and America, examines Puritanism—a product of reformation and producer of revolution—as the ideal that spurred the development of religious and civil freedom first in Holland, then in England and America. Campbell tells the story of how the initially persecuted Puritans' doctrine and beliefs became a cultural force that eventually helped develop the spirit of limited government, religious freedom, and mass public education. Campbell first grew interested in the topic in law school and it became a lifelong research project. He traveled to England and Holland, fulfilling professional duties and continuing his research on the side. He was finally able to record the text of his work when a permanent illness forced him out of actively practicing law. Campbell's passion shines in his logical writing and insight. Condition: Previous owner's gift inscription to front end paper and title, volume one front inner hinge beginning, spine ends rubbed through, corners bumped and rubbed, gilt dulled else a good copy.