Autobiographical Tracts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162595214)

Autobiographical Tracts is a book written by Dr. John Dee, a famous English mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer. The book is a collection of autobiographical writings by Dee, which provide a fascinating insight into his life and work. The tracts cover a range of topics, including his early education, his travels across Europe, his work as a consultant to Queen Elizabeth I, and his interest in the occult. Dee was a highly influential figure in the Elizabethan era, and his work had a significant impact on the development of modern science and mathematics. Autobiographical Tracts is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of one of its most fascinating figures.The five tracts found in this work are by the brilliant and learned chemist, mathematician and astronomer, Dr. John Dee. Includes: The Compendious Rehearsal of John Dee, an extremely rare document; Supplication to Queen Mary; Articles for the Recovery and Preservation of the Ancient Monuments, which serve to illustrate the Compendious Rehearsal; A Necessary Advertisement, another excessively rare document which forms the preface to Dee's General and Rare Memorials Pertaining to the Perfect Art of Navigation; and A Letter Containing a Most Brief Discourse Apologetical, a letter by Dee sent to Whitgift. Most of the text is written in the Old English style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Dee, James Crossley
ISBN-10: 1162595213
ISBN-13: 9781162595214
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.19d