Scholarly book collecting in Restoration Scotland : the library of the Revd James Nairn (1629-1678)

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Abstract: "The wide scholarly interests of Scots in the Restoration period are analysed by Murray Simpson through this in-depth study of the library of James Nairn (1629-1678), a Scottish parish minister. The collection demonstrates a remarkable receptivity to new intellectual ideas. At some two thousand titles Nairn's is the biggest library formed in this period for which we have detailed and accurate records. The collection is analysed by subject. In addition, there is a biographical study and chapters investigating aspects of the Scottish book market and comparing other contemporary Scottish clerical libraries. A short-title catalogue of the collection, giving references to relevant online bibliographies and catalogues, a select provenance index and a subject index complete the work."

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9789004402430
• Dimensions: 25 cm
• Extent: VIII, 338 Seiten
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Library of the written word ; volume 82 ; Library of the written word ; volume 63[...]

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Bibliografien

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Leiden, Boston
• (who): Brill
• (when): [2020]
• Creator: Simpson, Murray C. T.

Further information

• Table of contents: Part 1: Analysis -- A Life of James Nairn -- How Nairn Acquired His Books: Some Aspects of the Scottish Book Market, c.1650-1685 -- Nairn's Library: An Overview -- Theology -- Philosophy, Psychology, Science and Medicine -- Literature and Language Studies -- History, Geography, Antiquarian Studies; Political Science and Law -- Part 2: Catalogue -- Introduction to the Catalogue -- Catalogue of the Library of James Nairn -- Appendices -- Appendix 1: A Volume Bearing the Signature "James Nairne" in Edinburgh University Library -- Appendix 2: Select Provenance Index -- Appendix 3: Subject Index -- Sketch Map of the Firth of Forth Area, Showing Places of Relevance to James Nairn -- Other Clerical Book Collectors in Restoration Scotland -- Conclusion
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• Last update: 11.06.2025, 2:06 PM CEST