This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 Excerpt: ...a fabulous and partial historian. But they who like to peruse his history will perceive that this is spoken out of passion and malice, and not upon any just cause. Gilbert Crab lived in thecountry of France, much esteemed for his dexterity and diligence in the education of youth. He was sent to Paris by his friends, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 Excerpt: ...a fabulous and partial historian. But they who like to peruse his history will perceive that this is spoken out of passion and malice, and not upon any just cause. Gilbert Crab lived in thecountry of France, much esteemed for his dexterity and diligence in the education of youth. He was sent to Paris by his friends, being yet very young, and having studied his course there, was preferred to be sub-dean of a church near unto Bordeaux, yet ceased not to advance the knowledge of letters at his uttermost; and was so respected, as the children of all the noblemen in those parts were committed to his instruction. He died young at Bordeaux, not having attained to the fortieth year of his age, much lamented of those that knew him. William Gregory lived in Tholouse, and was made general of the Carmelites in the diocese of Meaulx and Tholouse, which order he is said to have greatly reformed. Baleus writeth that he received much kindness of this Gregory at Tholouse in the year 1527, and saith that he died in that city, having left divers monuments of his ingenie to posterity, the catalogue whereof you may see in the place. With these I shall join another, not for any commendation of his learning, for he had none, nor for his good qualities, which were as few, but for strange and extraordinary things seen in him, which in the time ministered occasion of great talk and wondering to many. This man, named John Scot, having succumbed in a plea at law, and knowing himself unable to pay that wherein he was adjudged, took sanctuary in the abbey of Halyrudhouse, where, out of a deep displeasure, he abstained from all meat and drink the space of thirty or forty days together. Public rumour bringing this abroad, the king would have it put to trial, and to that effect, shutting h...
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Add this copy of History of the Church of Scotland, Beginning the Year to cart. $48.54, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1851 by Spottiswoode Society.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Both Volumes: Gilt decoration on front and back covers. Purple colour. Slightly faded. Both backstrips faded with gilt lettering and stamped decoration. Worn page edges. Slightly loose binding. Volume 2: Fold out plate on first page, good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN:
