Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
140
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/0,8 cm
Gewicht
277 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-3448-7
""Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects"" is a collection of essays, anecdotes, and observations written by the English antiquary and writer, John Aubrey. The book covers a wide range of topics, including history, philosophy, science, literature, and folklore. Aubrey's writing style is witty and engaging, and his essays offer a unique perspective on the world of the 17th century. Some of the notable topics covered in the book include the origins of Stonehenge, the life of Shakespeare, the nature of dreams, and the practice of alchemy. Overall, ""Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects"" is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of England's most curious and insightful writers.Mr. Ashmole told me, that a woman made use of a spell to cure an ague, by the advice of Dr. Nepier; a minister came to her, and severely repremanded her, for making use of a diabolical help, and told her, she was in danger of damnation for it, and commanded her to burn it. She did so, and her distemper returned severely; insomuch that she was importunate with the Doctor to use the same again; she used it, and had ease. But the parson hearing of it, came to her again, and thundered hell and damnation, and frighted her so, that she burnt it again. Whereupon she fell extremely ill, and would have had it a third time; but the Doctor refused, saying, that she had contemned and slighted the power and goodness of the blessed spirits (or Angels) and so she died.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.
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