The philosophical works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban's, And Lord High-Chancellor of England; methodized, and made English, from the originals. With Occasional Notes, to Explain what is Obscure, and shew how far the several Plans of the Author, for the Advancement of all the Parts of Knowledge, have been executed to the present Time. And References from one Part of the Work to another, where the same Subject is treated; so as to make the Whole a Comment upon Itself. To which is prefixed, A Summary View of the Author's Life, and a Glossary or Explanation of certain Philosophical Terms, either Invented or Used by him in a New Sense. With Two Appendixes, to shew how advantageously the Great Designs of the Author may be at present executed from the Lights struck out by him, even in the Works he left unfinished. Illustrated with Useful Tables of Contents to each Volume; particular Prefaces to the principal Pieces, and a copious Index to the Whole. In three volumes.

People / Organizations

• Francis Bacon (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, J. and J. Pemberton, C. Ware, C. Rivington, J. and P. Knapton, J. Batley and J. Wood, T. Longman, F. Clay, A. Ward, and R. Hett, M.DCC.XXXVII. [1737]

Publication year

1737-1737

ESTC No.

N20911

Grub Street ID

10294

Description

3v. ; 4⁰

Note

There is a separate titlepage for each volume that states the contents of the particular volume. The imprints differ from the general titlepage only in the alteration of Ware's initial to "R.".