The Life of Thomas Ellwood is an autobiographical account written by Thomas Ellwood himself. The book chronicles Ellwood's life from his birth in 1639 to his death in 1713. Ellwood was a Quaker and a close friend of the poet John Milton. The book covers Ellwood's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, his time as a schoolteacher, his imprisonment for his beliefs, and his travels throughout England and Europe. The book also provides insight into...