Scholarly book collecting in Restoration Scotland : the library of the Revd James Nairn (1629-1678) / by Murray C.T. Simpson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Murray C. T., author.

Series:

Library of the written word. Handpress world ; Volume 82.

Library of the Written Word. Handpress World ; Volume 82

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Private libraries.

Nairn, James--Library,. 1629-1678.

Nairn, James.

Scotland--Intellectual life--17th century.

Scotland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2020.

Summary:

The wide scholarly interests of Scots in the Restoration period are analysed by Murray Simpson through this in-depth study of the library of James Nairn (1629-1678), a Scottish parish minister. The collection demonstrates a remarkable receptivity to new intellectual ideas. At some two thousand titles Nairn’s is the biggest library formed in this period for which we have detailed and accurate records. The collection is analysed by subject. In addition, there is a biographical study and chapters investigating aspects of the Scottish book market and comparing other contemporary Scottish clerical libraries. A short-title catalogue of the collection, giving references to relevant online bibliographies and catalogues, a select provenance index and a subject index complete the work.

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Explanatory Notes

Introduction

Part 1: Analysis

1 A Life of James Nairn

2 How Nairn Acquired His Books: Some Aspects of the Scottish Book Market, c.1650–1685

3 Nairn’s Library: An Overview

4 Theology

A General Survey

B Statistical Survey

B.i Post-1517 Christian Theology and Other Religions

B.ii Pre-reformation Christian Theology

B.iii Bibles and Biblical Studies

5 Philosophy, Psychology, Science and Medicine

6 Literature and Language Studies

7 History, Geography, Antiquarian Studies; Political Science and Law

B.iHistory, Geography, and Antiquarian Studies

B.iiPolitical Science and Law

8 Other clerical Book Collectors in Restoration Scotland

9 Conclusion

Part 2: Catalogue

Introduction to the Catalogue

Catalogue of the Library of James Nairn

Appendices

Appendix 1 A Volume Bearing the Signature “James Nairne” in Edinburgh University Library

Appendix 2 Select Provenance Index

Appendix 3 Subject Index

Sketch Map of the Firth of Forth Area, Showing Places of Relevance to James Nairn

Bibliography

Index to Part 1.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

90-04-41378-2

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004413788 DOI