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A bulky commonplace-book of notes and extracts on a variety of subjects, 17th century

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With an index prefixed of some of the topics, and a short list on the last page of books quoted.

The volume commences with a series of "Diurnal observations." Upon these follow notes upon rhetorical expressions, and phrases, (partly in alphabetical order), on poetry, botany, physiognomy, physiology, proverbs, anatomy, physic, dietetics, polities, morality, education, theology, witchcraft, the intellectual faculties, and history.

At fol. 509 are notes of cures by various physicians of the time of the Commonwealth and Charles II.

Dates

  • Creation: 17th century

Extent

959 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Rawl. D. 364