Bonwicke, Ambrose the Younger (1692-1714), a nonjuror, was the eldest son of Ambrose Bonwicke the Elder. He attended Merchant Taylors' School, where his father had been headmaster, from 1703. Despite excelling academically and being eligible for admission to St. John's College, Oxford, his refusal to read the prayer for the queen and the house of Hanover led him to seek admission at St. John's College, Cambridge. He obtained a scholarship but struggled with the demands of his conscience. He passed away on May 5, 1714, in his college study due to his rigorous self-discipline and dedication to religious pursuits. His father later penned a biography at the suggestion of William Bowyer.

This is a Rare leather-bound copy of the book dated 1870 and is the first edition. Edited by John E B Mayor, this book has a presentation plate with the editors name to the front so assume it is a presentation book.


black leather covers with a ribbed spine-some scuffing to the leather. The pages are very clean with no ink or pencil marks. Marbled endpapers and page edges.


Book measures 17cm x 11cm with 248 pages


A rare book that is in a remarkable condition for its age.



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