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'Miscellaneous mixtures. Collected from Severall Authors. By William Carleton ... 1640’., 1640.

 Item
Identifier: MS.2705

Scope and Contents

In the preface 'To the reader' the author states 'that this enchyridion is but a mixture of severall peeces stolen from other authors, & noe part therof my owne invention'. George Neilson describes the volume, in a note on the cover, as providing 'a comprehensive view of the history of the world from the earliest times'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1640.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

183 Leaves ; Folio.

Arrangement

v folios + 356 pages.

Other Finding Aids

On page 351 is an index of principal topics by George Neilson.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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