John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 2: Religious and Scriptural The Scottish Chap Literature of Last Century, Classified

"John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 2: Religious and Scriptural" by Graham is a collection of chapbooks written in the late 19th century. This anthology focuses on significant figures and events associated with the Scottish Reformation, primarily delving into the lives of notable religious leaders such as John Knox, John Welch, and Alexander Peden. The themes center around struggles for faith, the fight against Catholicism, and the personal experiences of these reformers. The opening of the work begins with a transcriber’s note, indicating that the text is a collection of chapbooks and detailing formatting conventions. The first significant narrative focuses on John Knox, detailing his early life, education, and the context of religious turmoil in 16th-century Scotland. The text describes the corruption of the clergy, Knox’s rise to prominence, his passionate sermons, and his critical role in steering Scotland towards Protestantism. Histories of other figures like John Welch and Alexander Peden are also outlined, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Scottish ecclesiastical history and the lives intertwined with the pursuit of reform and spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dougal Graham, born in the Raploch, Stirlingshire, Scotland, around 1725 and died in 1779, became the skellat bellman of Glasgow at some time around 1770. In addition he was a prolific author of Scottish chapbooks and provides the best prose examples of mid 18th century vernacular Scots. In his youth he followed the Jacobite and Hanoverian forces around Britain as a non-combatant. His The History of the Rebellion in Britain in the Years, 1745 & 1746 gave an account in doggerel of his experiences and sold very well.