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Notes on Aristotle and Sacrobosco written by Alexander Henryson (M.A. 1614) from the lectures of Regent James Reid at Edinburgh University .

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Identifier: Adv.MS.5.2.3

Scope and Contents

The works discussed are:

Aristotle:

‘Ethica Nicomachea’ (folios 3-48);

‘Physica’ (folios 49-95);

‘de Caelo’ (folios 97-111 recto);

Johannes de Sacrobosco:

‘de Sphera’ (folios 111 verso-171);

Aristotle:

‘de Generatione et Corruptione’ (folios 172-210);

‘Meteorologica’ (folios 211-222); and,

‘de Anima’ (folios 223-284).

There are also some notes on religious and mathematical subjects and a poem (folios 96, 285-289).

The names William Hunter, Merchant in Dalkeith, and William Fulton appear on folios 210 verso, 285-286.

Dates

  • Creation: 1613-1614.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (290 folios. Quarto.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contemporary parchment binding, with remains of clasps, stamped with the initials ‘MAH’ and Henryson`s arms.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.119

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
11 12 2013
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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