The Life, Motto, and Library of William Walker (1570–1642), Vicar of Chiswick

This essay identifies the author of the florid inscription ‘Will and Walke aright. Will: Walker’, in new detail, analyzes the motto, and reconstructs William Walker’s small but unquestionably significant personal library.

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The Library
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2026-06-13
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https://doi.org/10.3828/library.2026.27.2.189
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Scottish History and National Identity
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The Life, Motto, and Library of William Walker (1570–1642), Vicar of Chiswick

ALAN H. NELSON
The Library
Scottish History and National Identity
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The Life, Motto, and Library of William Walker (1570–1642), Vicar of Chiswick

ALAN H. NELSON
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Abstract

This essay identifies the author of the florid inscription ‘Will and Walke aright. Will: Walker’, in new detail, analyzes the motto, and reconstructs William Walker’s small but unquestionably significant personal library.

The LibraryVol. 27(2)
Berkeley College (US)
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Scottish History and National Identity
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