Go on a fascinating journey into the mind of one of England's most notorious religious figures with this autobiographical account by Jonathan Martin. A fiery preacher and self-proclaimed prophet, Martin was arrested in 1829 for setting fire to York Minster cathedral. In this detailed memoir, he recounts his tumultuous relationship with God, his imprisonment, and his eventual descent into madness. This edition also includes contemporary commentary on Martin's case. 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.