Letters of Eminent men, Addressed to Ralph Thoresby. Now First Published From the Originals

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This book is a collection of letters written by eminent men of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to Ralph Thoresby, a Yorkshire antiquary and historian. It offers a glimpse into the intellectual and social life of the period, including topics such as religion, science, politics, literature, and personal matters. It also sheds light on the personality and interests of Thoresby himself, who was a passionate collector of books, coins, and curiosities. Edited and annotated by Thomas Kirk, this book is a valuable source of epistolary and biographical material.