Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 489

SIR THOMAS BROWNE (1605-1682) Certain miscellany tracts. Printed for Charles Mearne 1684 [8] 215 [7] pp., plate (front.). 18.2 cm.

For more information on this author or work, see number: 485

Soon after Browne's death the contents of this book were given to the editor, Archbishop Tenison of Norwich, by Browne's widow and son who felt that Browne likely intended them for publication. The book contains thirteen brief tracts on such subjects as Biblical plants, insects, birds, fish, languages, and bibliography. They were originally written in the form of letters in answer to questions received by Browne from various correspondents.

Cited references: Cushing B767; Osler 4509; Waller 19468; Wellcome II, p. 253

Gift of John Martin, M.D.