Sir Thomas Browne: A Doctor's Life of Science & FaithCollier Books, 1961 - 251 pages A study of Sir Thomas Browne, a seventeenth century physician who was deeply concerned with his own faith at a time of religious strife and of new interest in science, and the remarkable age in which he lived. |
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... century writings . In 1642 Andrew Crooke's anonymous publication became a steady seller . Then , by great good luck something occurred which sold copies beyond Crooke's fondest expectations . Sir Kenelm Digby , whose name turns up ...
... century writings . In 1642 Andrew Crooke's anonymous publication became a steady seller . Then , by great good luck something occurred which sold copies beyond Crooke's fondest expectations . Sir Kenelm Digby , whose name turns up ...
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... century , Mr. Geoffrey Keynes , the eminent surgeon and bookman , has defended Sir Thomas Browne against the charge that Vulgar Errors is no more than a cabi- net of curiosities . He reminds us that some of the “ quaint ” errors Browne ...
... century , Mr. Geoffrey Keynes , the eminent surgeon and bookman , has defended Sir Thomas Browne against the charge that Vulgar Errors is no more than a cabi- net of curiosities . He reminds us that some of the “ quaint ” errors Browne ...
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... Century Physician Robert Bayfield , in dedicating to Thomas Browne a medical tract he published in 1662 , characterized him as " most emi- nent doctor of medicine . " 2 And although Browne's fame as an author has far outstripped his ...
... Century Physician Robert Bayfield , in dedicating to Thomas Browne a medical tract he published in 1662 , characterized him as " most emi- nent doctor of medicine . " 2 And although Browne's fame as an author has far outstripped his ...
Contents
Religio Medici A Doctors Confession of Faith | 9 |
From Cheapside to Winchester | 26 |
Oxford | 36 |
Copyright | |
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