Dugdale's Monasticon Anglicanum

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paul bulkley

Dugdale's Monasticon Anglicanum

Legg inn av paul bulkley » 07 mar 2007 17:57:02

I posed the question recently:

" Has anyone an opinion of the accuracy of Dugdale's
work "

No opinion has been given. Presumably neither the text
or the author is of interest.

However it is significant that a subscriber correctly
identified the testator's name of his 1666 Will.
"Roger Dodsworth". Dodsworth carefully set out in his
will arrangements for the publication of his
"Monasticon Anglicanum"

The subscriber then asks a most peculiar question.

" Why are you playing games?"

As I am not acquainted with Gen Med games, perhaps the
subscriber will explain himself.

My enquiry is the testing of waters hoping to
communicate with someone who has knowledge of
Dugdale's works. Some works appear careless,
questionable, and defective.

William Dugdale merely assisted Roger Dodsworth (who
at the time was on his death bed) in the publication
of M.A. Dugdale inserted his own portrait in that 1666
publication - thus the impression that he was the
author.

The old saying "People believe what they want to
believe" certainly applies to genealogy. Dugdale is
still described as the author of M.A 350 years later
by reputable institutions of learning.

Paul Bulkley



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John Brandon

Re: Dugdale's Monasticon Anglicanum

Legg inn av John Brandon » 07 mar 2007 18:11:54

My enquiry is the testing of waters hoping to
communicate with someone who has knowledge of
Dugdale's works.

No need to sneak around -- just ask. But remember, of course, that
people may find you tedious and fail to respond.

Gjest

Re: Dugdale's Monasticon Anglicanum

Legg inn av Gjest » 07 mar 2007 18:21:24

On Mar 7, 4:52 pm, paul bulkley <designecono...@yahoo.com> wrote:
I posed the question recently:

" Has anyone an opinion of the accuracy of Dugdale's
work "

No opinion has been given. Presumably neither the text
or the author is of interest.

Dear Paul Bulkley

Your conclusion is incorrect. You have a long track record of
ignoring any useful or intelligent assistance proffered to you. It is
unsurprising that posters are therefore unwilling to waste time on
your pursuits.

I am sure many here have an opinion of Dugdale's work, and it is
likely to be a high one - but don't let that stop you.

However it is significant that a subscriber correctly
identified the testator's name of his 1666 Will.

Significant? Perhaps it was simply intended to show you that some of
us sometimes know what we are talking about. You could learn from
that. The will, by the way, was proved in 1654 and hence is not a
"1666 will" - you would be better served by paying some attention to
factual detail.

(snip of irrelevant drivel)
My enquiry is the testing of waters hoping to
communicate with someone who has knowledge of
Dugdale's works. Some works appear careless,
questionable, and defective.

At last: something you are apparently well qualified to talk about.
Evidently you have already made up your own mind about Dugdale, and
you have pronounced that he's no good. Why would anyone here attempt
to engage with you on that? Certainly, Dugdale is not always perfect,
but as an early antiquarian with a wide canvas of interests his work
is of great value, and is often scrupulously foot-noted to original
documents which (if they survive) can be used to test his statements
and conclusions. In his generous reply to your silly original post
[what on earth does Dugdale's age in 1656 have to do with anything?],
Nat Taylor asked what in particular you had doubts about or wished to
know more about in relation to Dugdale's text. As usual, you ignored
that kind and sensible offer, insulting Nat by stating your question
had been "quite clear". This is perfectly in keeping with your
previous posts, insulting intelligent contributors such as Kay Allen
and taf, and ignoring reasonable suggestions in favour of your own ill-
founded preconceived conceits.

You shouldn't be astonished at not receiving further offers of help or
at not being treated seriously.

MA-R

Nathaniel Taylor

Re: Dugdale's Monasticon Anglicanum

Legg inn av Nathaniel Taylor » 07 mar 2007 19:28:51

In article <mailman.4287.1173286380.30800.gen-medieval@rootsweb.com>,
paul bulkley <designeconomic@yahoo.com> wrote:

... The old saying "People believe what they want to
believe" certainly applies to genealogy. ...

Indeed. Mr. Andrews-Reading just reminded us of a good example of this.

Nat Taylor
http://www.nltaylor.net

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