Some speculations (incomplete) on ancient methods of measuring time
Some speculations (incomplete) on ancient methods of measuring time, especially among the Jews. On fol. 6v rev. is a draft (?) letter from the writer of the speculations, 'J. H.', to Peter (?) Prattinton (B. Med. 1797), then a candidate for the Radcliffe Travelling Fellowship at Oxford.
(fols. 7-end are blank)
Dates
- Creation: Written about A.D. 1795
Extent
32 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. th. e. 13, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. th. e. 13
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20403
Abstract
Some speculations (incomplete) on ancient methods of measuring time
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 30525
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Found among the "trash"', and referenced in 1892.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 1/2 × 6 5/8 in.
Topical
- Title
- Some speculations (incomplete) on ancient methods of measuring time
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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