About the author
John Aubrey (12 March 1626 – 7 June 1697) was an English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer. He was a pioneer archaeologist, who recorded (often for the first time) numerous megalithic and other field monuments in southern England, and who is particularly noted for his systematic examination of the Avebury henge monument. The Aubrey holes at Stonehenge are named after him, although there is considerable doubt as to whether the holes that he observed are those that currently bear the name. He was also a pioneer folklorist, collecting together a miscellany of material on customs, traditions and beliefs under the title "Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme". He set out to compile county histories of both Wiltshire and Surrey, although both projects remained unfinished. His "Interpretation of Villare Anglicanum" (also unfinished) was the first attempt to compile a full-length study of English place-names. He had wider interests in applied mathematics and astronomy, and was friendly with many of the greatest scientists of the day. Aubrey was the author of Brief Lives, a collection of short biographical pieces.
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“Aubrey’s Miscellanies serves as a fascinating archive of 17th-century curiosities, bridging the gap between rigorous observation and supernatural wonder. While it offers a unique perspective on forgotten traditions and psychic…”
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“This volume serves as a vital artifact for understanding the eclectic nature of 17th-century inquiry, blending literary critique with ghost stories and scientific notes. However, it is not suited for readers seeking a cohesive…”
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