The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby

By Thomas De Longueville

Book Overview

The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby is a biography written by one of his descendants in 1896. Sir Kenelm Digby was a 17th-century English philosopher, diplomat, and scientist, who was known for his contributions to the fields of chemistry, medicine, and natural philosophy. The book provides a detailed account of Sir Kenelm's life, from his birth in 1603 to his death in 1665. It covers his education, his travels throughout Europe, his involvement in the English Civil War, and his scientific and philosophical pursuits. The biography also explores Sir Kenelm's personal life, including his marriage to Venetia Stanley, whom he deeply loved and mourned after her untimely death. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the life and work of this fascinating historical figure.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: 1120897785
• ISBN13: 9781120897787
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"