Table-Talk
by John Selden
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Temple X– Lib,Softcover,
- Seller
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Mulvane, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
No Library Distinctions, Slight toning, Small writing FTP, Wraps have been reinforced with tape, contents are firmly attached but fragile, but in good shape for age. This book is from a 100 year old Jewish Temple library. Many books are from the 19th Century. Books were not written in at that time, instead an index card with info.
The lawyer, politician and antiquarian John Selden (1584-1654) made his name as an expert on the ancient laws of England, though he was equally at home with classical and Judaic studies: Grotius described him as 'the glory of the English nation', and his advice was sought on all manner of legal and moral problems from tithes to cross-dressing. This collection of his remarks on many topics was compiled by his amanuensis Richard Milward and first published in 1689. Reissued here is a version annotated and with a biographical preface by the literary scholar Samuel Weller Singer (1783-1858) and published in 1847. The topics of Selden's discourse are arranged alphabetically, from 'abbies' to 'zelots', via Christmas, juggling, marriage, and witches. As Singer says of the book, 'it is impossible to open it without finding some important fact or discussion, something practically useful and applicable to the business of life'.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Eve's Reads (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4304-122320
- Title
- Table-Talk
- Author
- John Selden
- Book Condition
- Used - Temple X– Lib,Softcover,
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Unstated
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alex Murray & Son,
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1868
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Size
- 120+ Rough Cut Pages
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Shipping/Handling/Insurance/Tracking Included within the continental U.S. (Free Shipping). Extra Charges/Fees apply on ALL Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books require additional fees. Will advise and will send invoice via Paypal for extra charges.