Scientific Lives (Hesperus Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (794 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843911698 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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"‘Scientific lives’ by John Aubrey-interesting but not always accurate" according to William P. Palmer. Review of ‘Scientific lives’ by John AubreyCITATION: Aubrey, John (2011). Scientific lives (Foreword by Ruth Scurr). London: Hesperus Classics.Reviewer: Dr W. P. PalmerJohn Aubrey (1626-1697), the antiquary and diarist wrote ‘Lives of eminent men’ (or ‘Brief lives’) which was first published after his death. Ruth Scurr has performed a valuable service by collecting together Aubrey’s histories from this book of those who have a claim to scientific eminence. ‘Scientific lives’ by John Aubrey-interesting but not always accurate Review of ‘Scientific lives’ by John AubreyCITATION: Aubrey, John (2011). Scientific lives (Foreword by Ruth Scurr). London: Hesperus Classics.Reviewer: Dr W. P. PalmerJohn Aubrey (1626-1697), the antiquary and diarist wrote ‘Lives of eminent men’ (or ‘Brief lives’) which was first published after his death. Ruth Scurr has performed a valuable service by collecting together Aubrey’s histories from this book of those who have a claim to scientific eminence. 39 lives are presented in 115 pages, so generally there is fairly little detail. It is curious what aspects of people’s live. 9 lives are presented in 115 pages, so generally there is fairly little detail. It is curious what aspects of people’s live
"The honourable Robert Boyle esq., the son of Richard Boyle, the first Earl of Cork, was born at Lismore in the county of Cork. Simultaneously quirky, amusing, and informative, these pieces together provide a fascinating portrait of an exciting and inventive age.. He was nursed by an Irish nurse, after the Irish manner, where they put the child in a pendulous satchel instead of a cradle, with a slit for the child’s head to peep out." This new selection from John Aubrey’s enormous work of 17th-century biography, Brief Lives, brings together his writings on contemporary scientists, explorers and men of innovation, including astronomer Edmund Halley, celebrated mapmaker Wenceslaus Hollar, and the architects Christopher Wren and Inigo Jones
Antiquary and biographer John Aubrey (1626–1697) was acquainted with some of the most distinguished men of his time, and is known for his short, lively biographical pieces.
About the AuthorAntiquary and biographer John Aubrey (1626–1697) was acquainted with some of the most distinguished men of his time, and is known for his short, lively biographical pieces.