An Enquiry Into the Life and Legend of Michael Scot

An Enquiry Into the Life and Legend of Michael Scot by James Wood Brown delves into the fascinating life of Michael Scot a renowned scholar of the thirteenth century. The book explores Scot's association with magic and forbidden arts his studies in Arabic texts and his connection with Emperor Frederick II. It discusses the mystical reputation surrounding Scot influenced by medieval legends of magic in Toledo and Cordova. The text also examines manuscripts linking Moorish science with magical practices shedding light on the origins of Scot's legendary status.