Reliquiae Hearnianae V2

The Remains Of Thomas Hearne, Being Extracts From His Manuscript Diaries (1857)

von Thomas Hearne

564 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Reliquiae Hearnianae V2: The Remains Of Thomas Hearne is a book that contains extracts from the manuscript diaries of Thomas Hearne, a prominent English antiquary and diarist who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book, which was first published in 1857, is the second volume in a series of three that were compiled and edited by Philip Bliss, a fellow antiquary and scholar.The diaries of Thomas Hearne are a rich source of information on the history and culture of England during his lifetime. They contain detailed accounts of his daily life, as well as observations on politics, literature, religion, and other subjects of interest. Hearne was particularly interested in the history of Oxford University, where he spent much of his life, and his diaries contain many valuable insights into the institution's past.Reliquiae Hearnianae V2 contains a selection of extracts from Hearne's diaries, arranged thematically and edited for clarity and readability. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Hearne's travels, his encounters with notable figures of his time, and his thoughts on literature and scholarship. It also includes a detailed index and a biographical sketch of Hearne's life and career.Overall, Reliquiae Hearnianae V2 is a fascinating and valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of England during the 17th and 18th centuries. It provides a unique glimpse into the life and mind of one of the era's most important and influential scholars, and offers a wealth of information and insights that are still relevant today.Collected With A Few Notes.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104372972
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Philip Bliss