The Belgicke Pismire: Stinging the Slothfull Sleeper, and Avvaking the Diligent to Fast, Watch, Pray, and Worke Ovt Their Owne Temporall and

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Focusing on the historical context, this work is a tract advocating for the Low Countries and opposing the marriage of Prince Charles of England to the Infanta of Spain. Attributed to Thomas Scott, it reflects the political tensions of the early 17th century. The text is part of the Sabin Americana collection, offering a rich array of original documents related to the Americas from their discovery to the early 1900s. This edition features high-quality digital scans, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in the societal and cultural dynamics of the time.