[Commonplace book], [ca. 1612].

Description

Title: [Commonplace book], [ca. 1612].
Contributor: James--I,--King of England,--1566-1625
Published / Created: [ca. 1612]
Abstract: Manuscript on paper, in several hands, of Latin quotations grouped by philosophical and moral subjects such as Bellum; Fortuna; Humilitas; Ingratus; Patientia; and Virtus Moralis. Other entries include several religious poems; medical recipes "for the stone"; Biblical quotations; a history of England from William the Conqueror to 1502; and a prayer which asks God to bless "thy servant James by thy grace...King defender of the true ancient CS A. F. In all causes and over all persons...Blesse the noble queene Ana & let not the scepter depart from prince Henry nor thy gratious goodnes from all the Roial progeny."
Description: Binding: full sheep; blind-stamped decoration on covers.
Pen trials inside front and back covers, including several drawings of cats, mice, and a bird.
Signature of Robert Cottesford on end-paper.
Table of contents to the Latin quotations appears on pp. 172-5.
Extent: 1 v. (ca. 270 p.) ; 15 x 10 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English
Latin

Format: text
Genre: Commonplace books
Devotional literature
Manuscripts
Poems
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain--History--1066-1687
Great Britain--Intellectual life--17th century
Great Britain--Religious life and customs--17th century
Subject (Name): James--I,--King of England,--1566-1625
Subject (Topic): English poetry--17th century
Latin poetry--17th century
Medicine
Meditations (Religious)
Philosophy
Prayers

Access: Public
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Citation: Commonplace Book, ca. 1612. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.