Charles Bradlaugh: a Record of His Life and Work, Volume 1 (of 2) With an Account of his Parliamentary Struggle, Politics and Teachings. Seventh Edition

CHAPTER I.

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PARENTAGE AND CHILDHOOD 1

Origin of the Bradlaugh family--James Bradlaugh--Charles Bradlaugh, senr.--His marriage--Birth of Charles Bradlaugh--Needy circumstances of the family--Character and tastes of his father--Character of his mother--Schooling--Handwriting--Amusements--Early lessons in politics.