The Cipher of Roger Bacon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162623245)

The Cipher of Roger Bacon is a book written by William Romaine Newbold. It is an exploration of the works of the medieval English philosopher, Roger Bacon, who is known for his contributions to the fields of science, mathematics, and philosophy. The book delves into Bacon's use of a cipher, or code, in his writings, and attempts to decipher the messages hidden within them. Newbold argues that Bacon's cipher contains a vast amount of knowledge, including secrets of the universe, and that by understanding it, we can unlock the mysteries of the past and the future. The book is a fascinating look at the mind of one of history's most brilliant minds, and provides insight into the world of medieval philosophy and science.1928. Contents: Forerunner of Modern Science; Voynich Cipher Manuscript of Roger Bacon, a sketch of its history; Voynich Cipher Manuscript of Roger Bacon, sketch of its contents; Principles of Roger Bacon's Cipher; Following the Clues; Derivation of the Biliteral Alphabets; Script of the Shorthand Cipher; Rules for Deciphering the Texts; Interpretation of the Key; Annular Eclipse of 1290; Great Nebula of Andromeda; Comet of 1723; Cato and Fulvius; Oxford Story; Gunpowder Formula; Vatican Document; Paris Medical Text; Formula for Producing Metallic Copper; Abbreviated Word about the Green Lion; Tables of Values.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: William Romaine Newbold
ISBN-10: 1162623241
ISBN-13: 9781162623245
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.66d