Author: Francis, Lord Verulam Title: The Essays or Counsels CIVIL and Moral and Wisdom of the Ancients
Description: London , Pickering, 1845. Cloth. A first Pickering edition of this classic work by Francis Bacon. In this little volume, Lord Verulam explores classical interpretations to the questions of life; ranging from love, envy, death, and religion, to usury, anger, and vicissitude. The volume also explores the 'wisdom of the ancients;' which is to say the lessons which can be garnered from the tales of Classical giants such as Narcissus, Proteus, Icarus, Pan, and Perseus. In a clolth binding. Externally, generally smart though lightly rubbed in places. Slight loss to front board. internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with just the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Francis Bacon Essays Verulam Essays None
Price: GBP 130.00 = appr. US$ 185.64 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: GEN35-D-9
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