The Table Talk Of John Selden (1892)

The Table Talk of John Selden is a collection of conversations and anecdotes recorded by the English jurist and scholar John Selden, compiled by Samuel Harvey Reynolds and first published in 1892. The book offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of seventeenth-century England, as Selden discusses a wide range of topics with his friends and colleagues, including law, religion, politics, literature, and history. Selden's wit and erudition are on full display in these conversations, which are both entertaining and enlightening. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intellectual history of England during the seventeenth century, as well as for those interested in the life and work of John Selden himself.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.