Autobiographical Tracts is a book written by Dr. John Dee, a prominent English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occult philosopher of the 16th century. The book is a collection of personal accounts and reflections that offer insight into Dee's life, his beliefs, and his experiences.The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including Dee's early education, his travels throughout Europe, his encounters with various influential figures of the time, and his involvement in the occult and spiritual practices. Dee also ...
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Autobiographical Tracts is a book written by Dr. John Dee, a prominent English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occult philosopher of the 16th century. The book is a collection of personal accounts and reflections that offer insight into Dee's life, his beliefs, and his experiences.The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including Dee's early education, his travels throughout Europe, his encounters with various influential figures of the time, and his involvement in the occult and spiritual practices. Dee also discusses his beliefs on the nature of reality, the role of science and magic in understanding the world, and his own spiritual journey.The book provides a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most fascinating figures of the Renaissance era. It offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a man who was both a scholar and a mystic, and sheds light on the complex relationship between science, religion, and the occult during the 16th century. Overall, Autobiographical Tracts is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, and spirituality.The five tracts found in this work are by the brilliant and learned chemist, mathematician and astronomer, Dr. John Dee. Includes: The Compendious Rehearsal of John Dee, an extremely rare document; Supplication to Queen Mary; Articles for the Recovery and Preservation of the Ancient Monuments, which serve to illustrate the Compendious Rehearsal; A Necessary Advertisement, another excessively rare document which forms the preface to Dee's General and Rare Memorials Pertaining to the Perfect Art of Navigation; and A Letter Containing a Most Brief Discourse Apologetical, a letter by Dee sent to Whitgift. Most of the text is written in the Old English style.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.
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