‘Exercitationes Physicae’.
Scope and Contents
The work consists of an introduction and four `exercitationes` divided into chapters. Mention is made of authors such as Gerard Vossius, Descartes and Gassendi. There are a few diagrams dealing with astronomy. The work is followed (folio 131) by theological notes in English and Latin, including part of an attack on the philosophy of Descartes.
Dates
- Creation: 17th century.
Language of Materials
English; Latin
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (133 folios. Octavo.)
Custodial History
A note in the hand of Sylvester Douglas, Baron Glenbervie, has been pasted in at the front of the book, and reads ‘MSS of my great grandfather Bishop Robert Douglas. Given me by my cousin and his great grandson Mr Stirling of Kippendavie’. The manuscript does not appear to be in the Bishop`s hand.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 25 05 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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