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Fyrst boke of the introduction of knowledge (Andrew Boorde)
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A treatise written by physician Andrew Boorde in 1542 and printed in c.1547, in which he provides accounts of his travels through Europe. To Celticists it may be best known for his chapters on Cornwall, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the Hebrides and the brief illustrations he gives of Celtic languages spoken in these areas.
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[print] Boorde, Andrew, The fyrst boke of the introduction of knowledge: the whych dothe teache a man to speake parte of all maner of languages, and to know the vsage and fashion of all maner of countreys; and for to know the moste parte of all maner of coyness of money, London: W. Copland, 1547.
Travel guide written in 1542 and published in 1547.
First edition.
