This poignant memoir offers a vivid account of life in 17th century Scotland and the experiences of one man's spiritual journey. John Blackadder's diary reveals the challenges and triumphs of his career as a Presbyterian preacher during some of the most turbulent years of Scottish history, including the reign of Charles II and the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Packed with detail and rich in historical context, this book provides a captivating glimpse of the world of early modern Scotland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.