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100 1 _aAubrey, John,
_d1626-1697
245 1 0 _aMiscellanies Upon Various Subjects
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-07-01
505 0 _aLife of Aubrey -- Dedication to the first edition -- Day-fatality; or, some observations of days lucky and unlucky -- Day-fatality of Rome -- Of fatalities of families and places -- Ostenta; or, portents -- Omens -- Dreams -- Apparitions -- Voices -- Impulses -- Knockings -- Blows invisible -- Prophesies -- Miranda -- Magick -- Transportation by an invisible power -- Visions in a beryl or crystal -- Visions without a glass or crystal -- Converse with angels and spirits -- Corps-candles in Wales -- Oracles -- Ecstacy -- Glances of love and malice -- An accurate account of second-sighted men in Scotland -- Additaments of second-sight -- Farther additaments -- Appendix.
508 _aThis etext was produced by Michael Coker
520 _a"Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects" by John Aubrey is a collection of writings that explores a variety of themes primarily relating to historical notes, superstitions, and observations about English life and society from the 17th century. Written during the late 17th century, this work reflects the curiosities and beliefs of the time, offering insight into Aubrey's thoughts on topics such as dreams, day fatality, and the notable occurrences over history that carry certain omens or consequences. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to the life of John Aubrey himself, who provides an autobiographical sketch that touches on his childhood, education, and interests in antiquity and history. In this opening portion, Aubrey recounts various personal anecdotes and historical events, setting a tone that blends the personal with the academic. He discusses the impact of certain days believed to be either fortunate or unfortunate, illustrated with examples from history. This mix of autobiography and historical observation establishes a context for the themes that Aubrey will explore in the rest of the collection, making it an intriguing entry point for readers interested in the intersection of history, folklore, and personal narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSuperstition
653 _aOccultism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4254
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