Book of various passages in English and Latin, sorted alphabetically with indexes of subjects and authors at the beginning. Quoted authors include Bacon, Boyle, Browne, Burton, Charleton, Davenant, Descartes, Fuller, Glanvill, Hobbes, Howell and Montaingne. Pages numbered to 229, followed by blank pages.
Commonplace book
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.8451
- Dates of Creation
- 1687 (Circa)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume, paper paper
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
From the library of Sir Geoffrey L. Keynes, 1982
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Bibliography
No. 19 in Sir Geoffrey Keynes, Bibliotheca bibliographici (London, 1964)