The English Traveller and the Movement of Ideas 1660-1732, by R.W. Frantz
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"The English Traveller Movement Ideas" by RW Frantz delves into the crucial role of English travelers in the spread of scientific and philosophical ideas between 1660 and 1732. This period saw a transformative shift in travel literature, largely influenced by the burgeoning fields of experimental science and the inductive method promoted by the Royal Society. Frantz meticulously explores how the “Directions for Seamen, bound for far Voyages” initiative encouraged observers to document natural phenomena, thereby enriching the scientific discourse of the time. Enhanced by a comprehensive bibliography, this study is a vital resource for those interested in the intersection of travel and intellectual exchange during a pivotal era in English."
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"The English Traveller Movement Ideas" by RW Frantz delves into the crucial role of English travelers in the spread of scientific and philosophical ideas between 1660 and 1732. This period saw a transformative shift in travel literature, largely influenced by the burgeoning fields of experimental science and the inductive method promoted by the Royal Society. Frantz meticulously explores how the “Directions for Seamen, bound for far Voyages” initiative encouraged observers to document natural phenomena, thereby enriching the scientific discourse of the time. Enhanced by a comprehensive bibliography, this study is a vital resource for those interested in the intersection of travel and intellectual exchange during a pivotal era in English."
No jacket. Bookplate.
Octagon
Hardcover
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