Here begynneth the prologue or prohemye of the book callid Caton : whiche booke hath ben translated in to Englysshe by Mayster Benet Burgh, late Archedeken of Colchestre and hye chanon of saint stephens at westmestre ... and by cause of late cam to my hand a book of the said Caton in Frensshe, whiche reherceth many a fayr lernynge and notable ensamples, I haue translated it oute of frensshe in to Englysshe, as al along here after shalle appiere, whiche I presente vnto the cyte of london.
Alternate Title(s):
Caton
Published / Created:
[Westminster] : [Printed by William Caxton], [1484]
Physical Description:
[160] p. ; 28 cm (fol.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The original Latin text of the Disticha, with an anonymous prose paraphrase and commentary.
Subject Terms:
Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800. | Johnson, Maurice, 1688-1755 -- Provenance. | Rabinowitz, Hannah D. -- Bookplate. | Incunabula in Yale Library.
Contributors:
Cato, Marcus Porcius, 234 B.C.-149 B.C., attributed name. | Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, printer.