Of the advancement and proficiencie of learning: or the partitions of sciences nine books / Written in Latin by the most eminent, illustrious and famous Lord Francis Bacon, baron of Verulam, viscount St. Alban, counsellour of estate and lord chancellor of England, interpreted by Gilbert Wats.

  • Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. De augmentis scientiarum. English
Date:
1674
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Credit: Of the advancement and proficiencie of learning: or the partitions of sciences nine books / Written in Latin by the most eminent, illustrious and famous Lord Francis Bacon, baron of Verulam, viscount St. Alban, counsellour of estate and lord chancellor of England, interpreted by Gilbert Wats. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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