Mirror of Literature,  1 (1822–23), 265–66.

Antiquity

Anon

Genre:

Extract, Miscellaneous

Publications extracted:

New Monthly Magazine

Subjects:

Ancient Authorities, Magic, Superstition, Alchemy, Animal Magnetism

People mentioned:

Francis Bacon (1st Viscount St Alban)


    The writer points out the danger of relying on the wisdom of our ancestors, who were often in error.



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