The Scandal And Credulities Of John Aubrey (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432598334)

The Scandal and Credulities of John Aubrey is a book written by John Aubrey, a 17th-century English antiquary, natural philosopher, and writer. The book is a collection of Aubrey's notes and observations on various topics such as history, literature, science, and folklore. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a collection of Aubrey's notes on various historical figures, including Shakespeare, Bacon, and Milton. The second part of the book is a collection of Aubrey's notes on various superstitions and beliefs, including astrology, witchcraft, and ghosts. Throughout the book, Aubrey's writing style is informal and conversational, making it an easy and engaging read. He shares many scandalous and gossipy stories about the people he writes about, which adds to the book's entertainment value. Overall, The Scandal and Credulities of John Aubrey is an interesting and informative read that provides a unique insight into the beliefs and practices of 17th-century England.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 Aubrey
ISBN-10: 1432598333
ISBN-13: 9781432598334
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d