Publisher's Synopsis
Autobiographical Tracts And Diary For The Years 1595-1601 Of Dr. John Dee is a book that contains the personal writings of Dr. John Dee, an English mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. The book includes Dee's autobiographical tracts and diary entries from the years 1595-1601, which provide a unique insight into his life and work during this period.Dee's writings cover a wide range of topics, including his travels across Europe, his work as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, and his studies in mathematics, astronomy, and alchemy. He also writes about his personal beliefs and spiritual practices, including his interest in angels and his attempts to communicate with them through various means.The book is edited and annotated by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, a 19th-century scholar and antiquarian who was known for his work on Shakespeare and other Elizabethan writers. Halliwell-Phillipps provides extensive notes and commentary on Dee's writings, helping to contextualize them and provide additional background information.Overall, Autobiographical Tracts And Diary For The Years 1595-1601 Of Dr. John Dee is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most intriguing figures of the Elizabethan era. It will be of interest to historians, scholars of early modern science and philosophy, and anyone interested in the occult and esoteric traditions of the period.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.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.
