Publisher's Synopsis
""Roger Bacon In Life And Legend"" by Evalyn Westacott is a biography of Roger Bacon, a medieval scholar and philosopher who lived in England during the 13th century. The book explores Bacon's life, his contributions to science, philosophy, and theology, and the myths and legends that have grown around him over the centuries.The author begins by providing an overview of Bacon's life and the historical context in which he lived. She discusses his education, his travels, and his work as a Franciscan friar. She then delves into Bacon's many accomplishments, including his pioneering work in optics, his contributions to the study of mathematics and astronomy, and his advocacy for experimental science.Throughout the book, Westacott also examines the many myths and legends that have grown up around Bacon over the centuries. She explores the stories of his supposed encounters with demons, his alleged ability to create magical mirrors, and his rumored involvement in alchemy and other occult practices.Overall, ""Roger Bacon In Life And Legend"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most fascinating figures of the medieval period. It provides a detailed look at Bacon's life and work while also exploring the many legends and myths that have grown up around him over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
