The lyfe of Castruccio Castracani Prince of Lucca written in Italian by Nicolo Macchiavelli done into English by J.B., 1651.J. B.Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of an English translation of Macchiavelli's biography of Castracani. This volume also includes, in a variety of hands, "Short Collections on natural history," calculations for the "Dimensions of England," a multiplication table and conversion table for beer and ale, puzzles, a collection of recipes for making colored ink titled "Profitable receipts taken out of Mathers Yong mans companion," a Latin dialogue between "Puer" and "Preceptor" titled "Colloquia Familiaria," and a Latin text with 14 chapters titled "Ars Logica."Binding: full sheep (front board missing).For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.On first flyleaf: "Charles Darwin, No. 112."On last two pages: pen trials, including calligraphic drawings and the alphabet.Paper has gilt edges.This translation differs widely from Edward Dacre's version, published in 1640.text