02664cam a22003613u 4500 19553 UtSlPG 20260610133445.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a17001201 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Dee, John, 1527-1608 The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee, and the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-10-16 Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee" edited by James Orchard Halliwell is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume documents the private life and thoughts of Dr. John Dee, a prominent Elizabethan scholar, mathematician, and astrologer, along with a catalog of his extensive library of manuscripts. The diary entries reflect Dee's engagement with various intellectual pursuits, mystical beliefs, personal relationships, and his role within the society of his time, shedding light on his character, aspirations, and the conflicts he navigated. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the settings and contexts of Dr. Dee’s life, emphasizing the significance of the manuscript discoveries being presented for the first time. It hints at the personal nature of Dee's writings, which include accounts of his astrological observations, dreams, and interactions with notable figures of his era. The preface sets a tone of exploration, revealing that Dee’s diary not only serves as a record of personal thoughts and experiences but also aims to present a more authentic depiction of his life, contrasting with the more formal representations that had previously existed. Overall, it invites readers to delve into the complex world of a man who influenced the intellectual landscape of the Renaissance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dee, John, 1527-1608 Dee, John, 1527-1608 -- Diaries Manuscripts, English -- England -- Oxford -- Catalogs Manuscripts, English -- England -- Cambridge -- Catalogs Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19553 60926 60926