Mercury Or The Secret and Swift Messenger

By John Wilkins

Book Overview

""Mercury or The Secret and Swift Messenger"" is a book written by John Wilkins, an English clergyman, natural philosopher, and writer. The book, first published in 1641, is a treatise on cryptography and the art of secret writing. It explores the use of codes and ciphers, and the ways they can be used to convey secret messages securely. The book also delves into the history of cryptography, discussing the methods used by ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. In addition to cryptography, ""Mercury or The Secret and Swift Messenger"" also covers other topics related to communication, such as the invention of the printing press and the development of the postal system. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand the concepts discussed. Overall, ""Mercury or The Secret and Swift Messenger"" is an important work in the history of cryptography and communication, and is still relevant today for those interested in the subject.1694. This work shows how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. Written in Old English.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162615516
• ISBN13: 9781162615516
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"