A Pageant Of The Thirteenth Century: For The Seven Hundredth Anniversary Of Roger Bacon, Given By Columbia University (1914)

By John Erskine and John J Coss

Book Overview

""A Pageant of the Thirteenth Century"" is a book written by John Jacob Coss, which was published in 1914. The book was written to celebrate the seven hundredth anniversary of Roger Bacon, and it was given by Columbia University. The book is a pageant, which means that it is a theatrical performance that is designed to be entertaining and informative. The pageant is set in the thirteenth century, and it tells the story of Roger Bacon and his contributions to science and philosophy. The book is divided into several acts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Bacon's life and work. The pageant is filled with colorful characters, including kings, knights, and scholars, and it is designed to be both educational and entertaining. Overall, ""A Pageant of the Thirteenth Century"" is a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in the history of science and philosophy, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in this subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164542036
• ISBN13: 9781164542032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"