| Title | : | Essays and Counsels, Civil and Moral |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Sir Francis Bacon |
| Release | : | 2018-03-01 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Essays, Books, Fiction & Literature |
| Size | : | 533351 |
| From the essay "Of Study":"Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention." According to Wikipedia: "Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban KC QC (22 January 1561 — 9 April 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, and author. He served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. He is also known as a catalyst of the scientific revolution. His most celebrated works include The New Atlantis. Bacon was knighted in 1603, created Baron Verulam in 1618, and Viscount St Alban in 1621..." |
