9780259600145 - The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam, Viscount St Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, Vol 9: Containing Sylva Sylvarum, Vol Ii Classic Reprint by Bacon... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of the author's insights into an enormous range of subjects, from the mundane to the extraordinary. Written in the 17th century, the author's innovative and scientific approach to recording and understanding the qualities of the natural world established a new method for modern science. This text is an excellent source for scholars and general readers alike to trace the development of scientific thought, with the author's observations demonstrating an early commitment to systematic data gathering and an intent focus on the underlying mechanics of the natural universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.