Scholarly Book Collecting in Restoration Scotland: The Library of the Revd James Nairn (1629-1678)
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2020
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Author:
Murray C.T. Simpson |
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338 pp.
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Brill
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Leiden, Netherlands
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| ISBN |
9789004402430
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Contents:
Part 1: Analysis
A Life of James Nairn
How Nairn Acquired His Books: Some Aspects of the Scottish Book Market, c.1650-1685
Nairn's Library: An Overview
Theology
Philosophy, Psychology, Science and Medicine
Literature and Language Studies
History, Geography, Antiquarian Studies; Political Science and Law
Part 2: Catalogue
Introduction to the Catalogue
Catalogue of the Library of James Nairn
Appendix 1: A Volume Bearing the Signature "James Nairne" in Edinburgh University Library
Appendix 2: Select Provenance Index
Appendix 3: Subject Index
Sketch Map of the Firth of Forth Area, Showing Places of Relevance to James Nairn
Other Clerical Book Collectors in Restoration Scotland
Conclusion
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