The Lives of Hale, Bedell, and Rochester is a book written by Gilbert Burnet and published in 1830. The book is a collection of biographies of three prominent figures in English history: Sir Matthew Hale, Bishop Thomas Bedell, and John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. The first biography in the book is that of Sir Matthew Hale, a judge and lawyer who lived during the 17th century. Burnet describes Hale's life and career, including his role in the English Civil War and his work as Chief Justice of the King's Bench. The biography also includes details about Hale's personal life, such as his religious beliefs and his charitable activities.The second biography in the book is that of Bishop Thomas Bedell, an Anglican bishop who lived during the 17th century. Burnet provides a detailed account of Bedell's life and career, including his work as a translator of the Bible into Irish and his efforts to promote religious tolerance in Ireland. The biography also includes information about Bedell's family and personal life.The final biography in the book is that of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, a poet and courtier who lived during the 17th century. Burnet describes Wilmot's life and career, including his work as a writer and his reputation as a libertine. The biography also includes details about Wilmot's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism.Overall, The Lives of Hale, Bedell, and Rochester provides readers with a comprehensive look at the lives and careers of three important figures in English history. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information about each of the individuals it covers.With John Fell��s Life Of Dr. Hammond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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