The lyfe of Castruccio Castracani Prince of Lucca written in Italian by Nicolo Macchiavelli done into English by J.B., 1651.

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Description

Title
The lyfe of Castruccio Castracani Prince of Lucca written in Italian by Nicolo Macchiavelli done into English by J.B., 1651.
Creator
J. B.
Contributor
Castracani, Castruccio,--1281-1328.
Mather, W.--(William),--fl. 1695.
Niccolo Machiavelli,--1469-1527.--Vita di Castruccio Castracani.
Abstract

Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of an English translation of Macchiavelli's biography of Castracani. This volume also includes, in a variety of hands, "Short Collections on natural history," calculations for the "Dimensions of England," a multiplication table and conversion table for beer and ale, puzzles, a collection of recipes for making colored ink titled "Profitable receipts taken out of Mathers Yong mans companion," a Latin dialogue between "Puer" and "Preceptor" titled "Colloquia Familiaria," and a Latin text with 14 chapters titled "Ars Logica."

Description
Binding: full sheep (front board missing).
For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
On first flyleaf: "Charles Darwin, No. 112."
On last two pages: pen trials, including calligraphic drawings and the alphabet.
Paper has gilt edges.
This translation differs widely from Edward Dacre's version, published in 1640.
Extent
1 v. (127 p.) ; 15 x 10 cm.
Extent of Digitization
This object has been partially digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
Osborn b57

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
text
Genre
Commonplace books.
Resource Type
Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic)
Lucca (Italy)
Subject (Name)
Castracani, Castruccio,--1281-1328.
Mather, W.--(William),--fl. 1695.
Niccolo Machiavelli,--1469-1527.--Vita di Castruccio Castracani.
Subject (Topic)
Biography.
Commonplace-books.
English prose literature--17th century.
Workshop recipes.

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Rights
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Citation
J. B., The Lyfe of Castruccio Castracani Prince of Lucca. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Identifiers

Orbis Record
7040080
Object ID (OID)
16807672

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