Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Mr. William Whiston — 2nd Edition, Corrected

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Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Mr. William Whiston — 2nd Edition, Corrected

Name: Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Mr. William Whiston — 2nd Edition, Corrected
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Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Mr. William Whiston, William Whiston — Second Edition, Corrected

Publication: London, Printed for J. Whiston and B. White, in Fleet-street, 1753

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Very Good. This volume has been handsomely rebound in a modern, retrospective quarter-leather binding over marbled boards. The spine, divided by five raised bands into six compartments, features bright, unoxidised gilt tooling and gilt lettering that remain sharp and highly legible. The binding is remarkably tight and square, displaying virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities or hinges. The text-block edges exhibit age-appropriate darkening and light speckling. Internally, the pages remain largely bright and supple for their age, with some expected minor toning and slight offsetting from the engraved frontispiece to the title page, but the text remains wonderfully crisp.

Catalogue Note: This is the "Second Edition, Corrected" of William Whiston's notable autobiography. Originally published in 1748, this posthumous 1753 edition was printed for his son, John Whiston, and Benjamin White. It incorporates the author's final revisions and corrections.

The volume is distinguished by an excellent engraved frontispiece portrait of the author in his clerical robes, capturing him in his later years. The text stands as a vital primary source for 18th-century scientific and religious history.

Tastefully rebound to ensure longevity, this copy presents beautifully on the shelf. Early editions of Whiston's Memoirs in such sturdy, attractive bindings have become increasingly scarce on the open market.

William Whiston (1667–1752) was a towering yet controversial figure of the English Enlightenment. A brilliant mathematician and theologian, he succeeded Sir Isaac Newton as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. However, Whiston’s steadfast commitment to his theological convictions, specifically his defense of Primitive Christianity and Arianism, ultimately led to his trial for heresy and expulsion from Cambridge. Written with unvarnished candor, his Memoirs offer an intimate window into the intellectual and religious turbulence of the 18th century. From his working relationship with Newton to his enduring translation of the works of Flavius Josephus, Whiston's autobiography is a captivating record of a life defined by unwavering, sometimes stubborn, principle.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: William Whiston

Book Publisher: J. Whiston and B. White

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1753

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Quarter Leather)

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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