Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester (9 March 1602 or 9 March 1603 – 3 April 1667), styled Lord Herbert of Raglan from 1628 to 1644, was an English nobleman involved in royalist politics, and an inventor. (From Wikipedia) More about Edward Somerset Worcester:
Associated author:
| | Books about Edward Somerset Worcester --
Books by Edward Somerset Worcester Books about Edward Somerset Worcester: Filed under: Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667
11 additional books about Edward Somerset Worcester in the extended shelves: An inquiry into the share, which King Charles I. had in the transactions of the Earl of Glamorgan, afterwards Marquis of Worcester, for bringing over a body of Irish rebels to assist that king, in the years 1645 and 1646. In which Mr. Carte's imperfect account of that affair, and his use of the ms. memoirs of the pope's nuncio Rinuccini, are impartially considered (Printed for A. Millar, 1756), by Thomas Birch (page images at HathiTrust)
The life, times and scientific labours of the second Marquis of Worcester. (Quaritch, 1865), by Henry Dircks and Edward Somerset Worcester (page images at HathiTrust)
Scientific studies, or, practical, in contrast with chimerical pursuits, exemplified in two popular lectures. I. The life of Edward Somerset, second marquis of Worcester, inventor of the steam engine. II. Chimeras of science: astrology, alchemy, squaring the circle, perpetuum mobile, etc. (E. & F. N. Spon, 1879), by Henry Dircks (page images at HathiTrust)
An unrequited loyalty : the life of Edward Somerset, Earl of Glamorgan, Marquess of Worcester (J. & E. Bumpus, 1901), by Marie Hay (page images at HathiTrust)
The Life, Times, and Scientific Labours of the Second Marquis of Worcester: To which is added a reprint of his Century of Inventions, 1663, with a Commentary thereon., by Henry Dircks (Gutenberg ebook)
Scientific Studies; or, Practical, in Contrast with Chimerical Pursuits, by Henry Dircks (Gutenberg ebook)
An Exact and true relation of the many several messages, that have passed between His Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax, and the Marquesse of Worcester, governour of Ragland-Castle, touching surrender thereof together, with a copy of the propositions sent to the generall from the Marquesse of Worcester, out of Ragland-Castle, and His Excellencies refusall to treat on them : also, the names of our commissioners appointed to treate with the enemy, upon the propositions sent to them from the generall. (London : Printed for Fra. Coles ..., August 19th, 1646), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax and Edward Somerset Worcester (HTML at EEBO TCP)
By the Generall Assembly of the Confederate Catholicks of Ireland it is ordered, that any commander or officer whatsoever, that shall ... refuse or decline the service for the present supply of His Majestie ... ([Dublin : s.n., 1645]), by Confederate Catholics (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the Right Honourable, the Lord Marquis of Hartford, read in the House of Commons upon Saturday last:: wherin he doth declare his resolution to oppose the Earl of Worster and his army of papists, and to adventure his life for the Protestant religion. Likewise his Majesties command to the Lord Herbert, to apprehend the Marquis of Hartford, and to commit him to safe custody. Together with the desires of the House of Commons to Sir Paul Pinder, with Sir Paul Pinders answer to the same. Also, a great victory obtained by the Manchester forces against the Earl of Derby, where the Earl himselfe and his whole troop were put to flight, and 72. prisoners taken, many of them being commanders. ([London] : Jan. 5. Printed for John Feast, 1643), by William Seymour Somerset (HTML at EEBO TCP)
To the right honourable the House of Commons.: The humble petition of Sir Hugh Pollard which was lately taken prisoner in Somersetshire, and brought up to London, and committed to the counter for levying warre against the Parliament. Also the Parliaments profession to receive His Majesty with honoua [sic] and give him true obedience Also, His Majesties answer to the ,Parliaments [sic] last petition. With a true relation of the Earle of Worcesters raising of more forces in Wales, and that his sonne the Lord Herbert is made Generall of South Wales. (London : Printed for Robert Wood, Oct. 28. 1642), by Hugh Pollard (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The copy of a letter sent from Bristoll: vvherein is set down the true relation of the great victory obtained by Sir William Wallar, against the Welch forces, under the command of the L. Herbert. With the number of prisoners taken by him, and other materiall observations. As also, a catalogue of the names and qualities of such commanders as were taken in that bataille. Together, with the names of the conspirators against the citie of Bristoll, with their vocations and habitations; as it is appointed to be published by the councell of war in Bristoll, and the names of that councell therunto annexed. From a true hand in this city, who presented it to the committee of Lords & Com. Apri. 3 at Haberdashers Hall. ([London] : Aprill 4. Printed for R.D., 1643), by T. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Books by Edward Somerset Worcester: Additional books by Edward Somerset Worcester in the extended shelves: Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: The century of inventions of the Marquis of Worcester. From the original ms. with historical and explanatory notes and a biographical memoir. (J. Murray, 1825), also by Charles Frederick Partington (page images at HathiTrust) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: The Century of Inventions of the Marquis of Worcester: from the Original MS., with Historical and Explanatory Notes and a Biographical Memoir, contrib. by Charles Frederick Partington (Gutenberg ebook) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: A century of the names and scantlings of such inventions as at present I can call to mind to have tried and perfected, which, my former notes being lost, I have, at the instance of a powerful friend, endeavoured now in the year 1655, to set these down in such a way as may sufficiently instruct me to put any of them in practice (London : Printed by J. Grismond, 1663) (HTML at EEBO TCP) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: The Earl of Glamorgans negotiations and colourable commitment in Ireland demonstrated: or the Irish plot for bringing ten thousand men and arms into England, whereof three hundred to be for Prince Charls's lifeguard. Discovered in several letters taken in a packet-boat by Sir Tho: Fairfax forces at Padstow in Cornwal. Which letters were cast into the sea, and by the sea coming in, afterwards regained. And were read in the Honorable House of Commons. Together with divers other letters taken by Captain Moulton at sea near Milford-Haven coming out of Ireland, concerning the same plot and negotiation. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London: : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons., March 17. 1645. [i.e. 1646]), also by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: An exact and true definition of the most stupendious water-commanding engine, invented by the Right Honourable (and deservedly to be praised and admired) Edward Somerset, Lord Marquess of Worcester, and by his Lordship himself presented to his most Excellent Majesty Charles the Second, our most gracious Sovereign ... ([London : s.n., 1663?]), also by England and Wales. Private Acts. 1663. 15 Cha.II.c.12 (HTML at EEBO TCP) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: An Exact and true relation of the many several messages, that have passed between His Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax, and the Marquesse of Worcester, governour of Ragland-Castle, touching surrender thereof together, with a copy of the propositions sent to the generall from the Marquesse of Worcester, out of Ragland-Castle, and His Excellencies refusall to treat on them : also, the names of our commissioners appointed to treate with the enemy, upon the propositions sent to them from the generall. (London : Printed for Fra. Coles ..., August 19th, 1646), also by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax (HTML at EEBO TCP) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: An exact reprint of the famous Century of inventions (Industrial Publication Co., 1887), also by John Phin (page images at HathiTrust) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: The life, times and scientific labours of the second Marquis of Worcester. (Quaritch, 1865), also by Henry Dircks (page images at HathiTrust) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: Supplement to the series of letters patent and specifications of letters patent for inventions recorded in the Great seal Patent office, and granted between the 1st March (14 Jac. I.) A. D. 1617, and the 1st October (16 Vict.) A. D. 1852; consisting for the most part of reprints of scarce pamphlets, descriptive of the early patented inventions comprised in that series. (Printed by G. E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode, printers to the Queens's Most Excellent Majesty, 1858), also by Great Britain. Patent Office, William Watson, Richard Mead, Alexandre Tolhausen, Samuel Sutton, Jonathan Hulls, John Allen, Thomas Savery, William Wheler, J. B. W., Dud Dudley, Nicholas Halse, Nicholas Page, Richard Wynne, John Rovenzon, Simon Sturtevant, and Bennet Woodcroft (page images at HathiTrust) Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667: Three letters intercepted by Sir Tho: Fairfax in Cornvval. The first, from the E: of Glamorgan to His Majesty; the second, from the Lord George Digby to his lady, the third, to his servant Walsingham; concerning their proceedings in Ireland. Sent by Mr. Peters to the Honorable House of Commons, and read in the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London, : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons., March 26. 1646), also by George Digby Bristol and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Find more by Edward Somerset Worcester at your library, or elsewhere.
|