The Worlds Of John Aubrey: Being A Further Selection Of Brief Lives, Together With Excerpts From His Writings On Antiquities, Science And Folklore
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Author: Richard Barber
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1988
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
This biographical collection, "The Worlds of John Aubrey," presents a fascinating compilation of the 17th-century antiquarian John Aubrey's "Brief Lives," alongside selections from his extensive writings on antiquities, science, and folklore. Richard Barber meticulously curates this volume, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Aubrey's eccentric mind and his invaluable contributions to early English biography and historical record-keeping. The text illuminates the vibrant intellectual landscape of his era, detailing the lives of prominent figures and chronicling the curious customs and beliefs of the time. It is an essential read for those interested in literary history, early modern studies, and the origins of biographical writing.
Author: Richard Barber
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1988
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
This biographical collection, "The Worlds of John Aubrey," presents a fascinating compilation of the 17th-century antiquarian John Aubrey's "Brief Lives," alongside selections from his extensive writings on antiquities, science, and folklore. Richard Barber meticulously curates this volume, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Aubrey's eccentric mind and his invaluable contributions to early English biography and historical record-keeping. The text illuminates the vibrant intellectual landscape of his era, detailing the lives of prominent figures and chronicling the curious customs and beliefs of the time. It is an essential read for those interested in literary history, early modern studies, and the origins of biographical writing.