Chronology of Bacon's life and writings -- The selections -- A conference of pleasure : in praise of knowledge -- The advancement of learning -- Novum Organum, I. I-24, 31-65, 68 : The doctrine of idols -- Essays -- Deaugmentis Scientiarum, II. 13 : On poetry and the wisdom of the ancients -- The great instauration, Part III, Natural history : Sylvia Sylvarum -- New Atlantis -- The history of Henry VII -- The trial of the Earl of somerset : Bacon's speech as attorney-general -- Letter &c.