Bacon's Nova Resuscitatio, Or, the Unveiling of His Concealed Works and Travels Volume 1; No Special Title . V. 2. the Exit of Shakespeare. V. 3. Enter Bacon (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...to be of some use in unlocking the secret chambers of this singular and important book, and for unveiling the identity of the master-mind who had so much to do with the arranging and publishing of it. I have copied it verbatim from the first edition of 1600: Spedding, Bacon's Works, vol. iii., p. 435. VOL. I. 8 1 To his very loving friends, M. Nicholas Wanton and M. George Faucet. (...) 'Though many miles (but more occasions) doo sunder us (kinde Gentlemen) yet a promise at parting, dooth in justice claim performance, and assurance of gentle acceptance, would mightilie condemne me if I should neglect it. Helicon though not as I could wish, yet in such good sort as time would permit, having past the pikes of the Presse, comes now to Yorke to salute her rightfull Patrone first, and next (as his deere friends and kindsmen) to offer you her kinde service. If shee speede well there, it is all shee requires, if they frowne at her heere, she greatly not cares: for the wise (shee knowes) will never be other than themselves, as for such then as would seeme so, but neither are nor ever will be, she holds this as a maine principle: that their malice neede as little be feared, as their favour or friendship is to be desired: so hoping you will not forget us there, as we continuallie shall be mindefull of you heere. I leave you to the delight of Englands Helicon. 'Yours in all he may, 'A. B.' In this address are several things that point to Anthony Bacon as the writer who signs himself 'A. B.' 4. The mention of the book coming ' to Yorke to salute her rightfull Patrone first.' According to my conjecture, Francis Bacon is the 'rightful Patrone, ' since it was through his initiation and patronage that all these Bodenham works were carried through; and it so happens that no ..