Religion & Morality Vindicated, Against Hypocrisy and Pollution: Or, an Account of the Life and Character of John Church the Obelisk Preacher, Who Was Formerly a Frequenter of Vere-street, and Who Has Been Charged With Unnatural Practices in Various Places. To Which Is Annexed, a Fac-simile of a Letter, Written by Him to James Cook, Who Kept the Infamous House in Vere-street.

Author: Bell, Robert

Synopsis:

In "Religion & Morality Vindicated, Against Hypocrisy and Pollution: Or, an Account of the Life and Character of John Church the Obelisk Preacher," author Robert Bell delves into the intriguing life of John Church, a former frequenter of Vere-street who has been accused of engaging in unnatural practices in various locations. The book provides a detailed account of Church's life and character, shedding light on his past and the accusations against him. Additionally, it includes a fac-simile of a letter written by Church to James Cook, the proprietor of the infamous house in Vere-street.

Genres: Biography, True Crime

Themes: Religion, Morality, Hypocrisy, Sexuality

Subjects:

• Church, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
• Trials (Sodomy) -- England

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