Basilicon

And the first notable occasion of showing his fitness for this employment of Orator was manifested in a letter to King James, upon the occasion of his sending that university his book called Basilicon Doron; and their Orator was to acknowledge this great honour, and return their gratitude to his Majesty for such a condescension; at the close of which letter he writ, Quid Vaticanam Bodleianamque objicis, hospes!

The Life of Mr. George Herbert. Paras. 1-49 1909

It is worth noting that Peacham composed other emblem books: Basilicon doron and Emblemata varia, several manuscripts of which are extant in the British

Dictionary of the History of Ideas FREDERICK HARD 1968

In it are also preserved an assemblage of the domestic music-books of Henry VIII., and the "Basilicon Doron" of James I. in his own handwriting.

The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Various

By this time the country had learned, by the publication of the King's two books -- _The True Law of Free Monarchy_ and the _Basilicon

Andrew Melville Famous Scots Series William Morison

Of these Hearne possessed "Turlington's Drops" and "Yellow Basilicon", and with these he not only healed the terrible wounds of a valuable

Pioneers in Canada Harry Hamilton Johnston 1892

Basilicon, by John Browne, Chirurgeon in ordinary to His Majesty, 1684.

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829

The last portion of the "Basilicon Doron" is devoted to domestic regulations for the prince, respecting his manners and habits; which the king calls "the indifferent actions of a man."

Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions Isaac Disraeli 1807

In the dedicatory sonnet to Prince Henry of the "Basilicon Doron," in verses not without elevation, James admonishes the prince to

Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions Isaac Disraeli 1807

The truth is, they are both nothing more than extracts printed with those separate titles, drawn from the King's "Basilicon Doron."

Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions Isaac Disraeli 1807

Basilicon, of which mention is frequently made in the journal, was an ointment composed of black pitch, white wax, resin, and olive oil; it was esteemed as a sovereign remedy for all diseases requiring an outward application.

First Across the Continent; The Story of The Exploring Expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 1805