Publisher's Synopsis
Autobiographical Tracts is a collection of writings by Dr. John Dee, an influential English mathematician, astronomer, and occultist who lived during the Renaissance period. The book includes several autobiographical texts written by Dee himself, including his personal diary, letters, and other documents that shed light on his life and work. Dee was a highly educated man who was deeply interested in science, mathematics, and the occult. He was also a close advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and played an important role in the development of English navigation and cartography. The Autobiographical Tracts provide a fascinating insight into Dee's life, his interests, and his beliefs. They reveal his struggles with financial difficulties, his friendships with other intellectuals of the time, and his fascination with the supernatural. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, mathematics, and the occult, as well as for those who want to know more about the life and work of one of the most fascinating figures of the Renaissance.The five tracts found in this work are by the brilliant and learned chemist, mathematician and astronomer, Dr. John Dee. Includes: The Compendious Rehearsal of John Dee, an extremely rare document; Supplication to Queen Mary; Articles for the Recovery and Preservation of the Ancient Monuments, which serve to illustrate the Compendious Rehearsal; A Necessary Advertisement, another excessively rare document which forms the preface to Dee's General and Rare Memorials Pertaining to the Perfect Art of Navigation; and A Letter Containing a Most Brief Discourse Apologetical, a letter by Dee sent to Whitgift. Most of the text is written in the Old English style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
