Studies in the Biliteral Cipher of Francis Bacon

Studies in the Biliteral Cipher of Francis Bacon

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Studies in the Biliteral Cipher of Francis Bacon"" is a book written by Elizabeth Wells Gallup that delves into the cryptic writing style of Francis Bacon, a prominent figure in English literature and philosophy. The book focuses on Bacon's use of a biliteral cipher, which is a method of encoding messages using two letters of the alphabet. Gallup analyzes Bacon's writings and attempts to decipher the hidden messages within them using her own methods and theories. The book includes numerous examples of Bacon's encoded messages and provides detailed analysis of the cipher and its significance in Bacon's work. Overall, ""Studies in the Biliteral Cipher of Francis Bacon"" is a fascinating exploration of the hidden meanings and secrets within one of the most influential thinkers in English history.1913. Contains the cipher keys to the following: De Augmentis Scientiarium; L. Digges Poem; Dedicatory Epistle; Peele's the Knight of the Golden Shield; Sylva Sylvarum; New Atlantis; Second Folio. Also included is a description of the alphabets found in the above works, as well as headings in Shakespeare's plays. A section is dedicated to deciphered messages.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162581750
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 861g
Height: 210mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 20mm