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The Life Of Sir Kenelm Digby (1896)

The Life Of Sir Kenelm Digby (1896)

One of His Descendants
Longueville, Thomas

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1160013276
ISBN13: 9781160013277
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby is a biography of the famous 17th-century English philosopher, scientist, and courtier written by one of his descendants and published in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of Digby's life, from his birth in 1603 to his death in 1665, covering his various achievements and contributions to the fields of science, philosophy, and politics.The author explores Digby's early life, education, and travels, as well as his involvement in the English Civil War and his service to the royal court. The book also delves into Digby's scientific and philosophical pursuits, including his experimentation with alchemy, his theories on the nature of the soul, and his writings on natural history and medicine.Throughout the book, the author provides a nuanced portrayal of Digby, highlighting both his accomplishments and his flaws. The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby is a fascinating look at one of the most intriguing figures of 17th-century England and provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the era.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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