Memoir Of John Aubrey, Embracing His Autobiographical Sketches: A Brief Review Of His Personal And Literary Merits, And An Account Of His Works (1845)

The book ""Memoir of John Aubrey, Embracing His Autobiographical Sketches: A Brief Review of His Personal and Literary Merits, and an Account of His Works"" was written by John Britton and published in 1845. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of John Aubrey, a 17th-century English writer, antiquarian, and natural philosopher.The book begins with an introduction to John Aubrey's life, including his family background, education, and early career. It then goes on to provide an in-depth analysis of his literary and intellectual achievements, including his contributions to the fields of archaeology, folklore, and natural history.One of the key features of the book is its inclusion of John Aubrey's autobiographical sketches, which provide a unique insight into his personal life, as well as his motivations and aspirations as a writer and scholar. The book also provides a detailed review of Aubrey's literary merits, including his pioneering work in the field of biography and his contributions to the development of the English language.Overall, ""Memoir of John Aubrey"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, history, and culture, as well as anyone with an interest in the life and works of this fascinating and influential figure.With Extracts From His Correspondence, Anecdotes Of Some Of His Contemporaries, And Of The Times In Which He Lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.