Isaac Preston Cory
Isaac Preston Cory (1802–1842) was an antiquarian who compiled ancient fragments and published them in a compendium called Cory's Ancient Fragments (1826, revised 1832).
Isaac Preston Cory | |
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| Born | 1802 |
| Died | 1842 |
| Occupation | Antiquarian |
| Known for | The compendium: Cory's Ancient Fragments |
Career
Cory was a Fellow of Caius College, having obtained a master's degree in law in 1827. He soon after became a professional barrister, but also was an antiquarian and book collector.[1] He was a personal friend of Thomas Taylor and through him obtained ancient fragments from classical neoplatonists which he added to his compendium of ancient fragments.
Works
- Cory's Ancient Fragments (1826; revised 1832)
- Metaphysical inquiry into method, objects, and result of ancient and modern philosophy (1833)
- Chronological inquiry into the ancient history of Egypt (1837)
- Mythological inquiry into the recondite theology of the heathens (1837)
- A practical treatise on accounts, exhibiting a view of the discrepancies between the practice of the law and of merchants (1939)
References
- Ancient Fragments, Isaac Preston Cory, Wizard, Secret Reference Doctrine Series, 1975 "Notes of the Wizard Edition" (biography of Cory).
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