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A Man of Misconceptions

the Life of An Eccentric in An Age of Change
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Dec 03, 2016MelatSCPL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Books this scrupulously researched can prove mind numbing. I’ve been there; many times, having waded through fifty or so pages, I’ve set down books and found any number of reasons not to pick them up again; not so A Man of Misconceptions. I borrowed the book yesterday and finished it today. It is both informative and entertaining. As I read, I found myself wondering about a very strange man, Athanasius Kircher. Was he a genius or a charlatan or both? Apparently, he and his writings created the same conundrum for many of his contemporaries: famous scholars of the 17th century. I recommend that you read this Umberto Eco-esque biography and have a go at figuring out the truth for yourself. 4.5 stars for John Glassie!