Bunyan
JOHN, an English author, born in Elstow, Bedford, in November, 1628. He was the son of a tinker, went to the village school, and at 17 enlisted in the Parliamentary army and served JOHN BUNYAN during the decisive year of 1645. In 1653 he joined a little community sometimes described as a Baptist Church, and preached in the villages near Bedford until imprisoned in the Bedford jail.
Here he remained for 12 years, being only released after the Declaration of Indulgence in 1672. The "Pilgrim's Progress" was begun while the author was in prison, and was issued in 1678, a second part appearing in 1684. His other important works are "Grace Abounding," written in prison, and the "Holy War" (1682). Altogether he wrote nearly 60 books. He died in London, Aug. 31, 1688. BUONAPARTE. See BONAPARTE.