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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. Nairn's 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.

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Author:   Murray C.T. Simpson
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   82
Weight:   0.699kg
ISBN:  

9789004402430

ISBN 10:   9004402438
Pages:   338
Publication Date:   19 August 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Explanatory Notes Introduction Part 1: Analysis 1 A Life of James Nairn 2 How Nairn Acquired His Books: Some Aspects of the Scottish Book Market, c.1650-1685 3 Nairn's Library: An Overview 4 Theology A General Survey B Statistical Survey B.i Post-1517 Christian Theology and Other Religions B.ii Pre-reformation Christian Theology B.iii Bibles and Biblical Studies 5 Philosophy, Psychology, Science and Medicine A General Survey B Statistical Survey 6 Literature and Language Studies A General Survey B Statistical Survey 7 History, Geography, Antiquarian Studies; Political Science and Law A General Survey B Statistical Survey B.iHistory, Geography, and Antiquarian Studies B.iiPolitical Science and Law 8 Other clerical Book Collectors in Restoration Scotland 9 Conclusion 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 Bibliography Index to Part 1

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Murray C. T. Simpson, Ph.D. (1988), formerly Director of Special Collections at the National Library of Scotland, has published numerous articles on the history of the book and of libraries in Scotland from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries.

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