Historical information

This religious book by John Scott, D.D., late Rector of St. Giles in the Fields, London, sets about to explain some of the church's doctrine. The book originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute.

The book was printed for Walter Kettilby, a bookseller and publisher in London in the 17th century. He died in 1699 and was buried at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Significance

The book is significant for its age – it is one of the oldest books in Flagstaff Hill’s collection, published in 1696, well before Australia was colonised. The publisher, Walter Kettilby, passed away three years later.
The book expresses the writer’s interpretation of Christian doctrine giving an insight into the doctrines and beliefs of the 17th century.
The book was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection.
which has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.

Physical description

The Christian Life Part III Vol IV
Author: John Scott, D.D.
Publisher: Walter Kettilby, Bishop's-Head, St. Paul's Church Yard.
Date: 1696

Inscriptions & markings

Label: "RH 248.4 SCO"
Sticker: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library"
Stamp on Fly: "000379"
Text on Fly: "Wherein the great duties of justice, mercy and mortification are fully explained and inforced." "By John Scott, D.D. late Rector of St. Giles in the Fields."