A learned, elegant, and religiovs speech : delivered vnto his most excellent Maiestie, at his late being at Coventry

A learned, elegant, and religiovs speech : delivered vnto his most excellent Maiestie, at his late being at Coventry

Learned, elegant, and religious speech|Miles mediterranevs = The mid-land souldier : sermon preached in the avdience (and pvblished at the request) of the worthie company of practizers in the military garden in the well governed citie of Coventry|Miles mediterraneus|Mid-land souldier|Sermon preached in the avdience (and pvblished at the request) of the worthie company of practizers in the military garden in the well governed citie of Coventry|Sermon preached in the audience (and published at the request) of the worthie company of practizers in the military garden in the well governed citie of Coventry

London : Printed by Iohn Dawson for Iohn Bellamie, and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1622.

2 pts. in 1 v. ([8], [8], 40 p.) ; 20 cm. (4to)

L2010F18 1622

(OCoLC)84750986

Title and text within double line border.
Title reads on pt. 2: "Miles mediterranevs. The mid-land souldier. A sermon preached in the avdience (and pvblished at the request) of the worthie company of practizers in the military garden in the well governed citie of Coventry / by Samvel Bvggs ... ; whereunto is added a late learned and religious speech, delivered vnto his Maiestie, in behalfe of the aforesaid citie, by Dr Holland ..."
Two parts linked by the wording on the title, each announcing the other; usually Buggs bound first (our copy: Holland bound first); each part has separate title & pagination.
Signatures: )(4 A-F4.
A military (or artillery) garden is a practice grounds; Holland, resident of Coventry, was chosen to deliver the oration to James I on his return from Scotland in 1617; Buggs discusses 3 things to be "a compleat souldier', good carriage of his person, a sufficiency of weapons, competent skill & experience. He speaks of discipline, courage, and resolution, and reminds his military audience 'that honestie must not be put off, when armour is put on.'

ESTC S106988

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