"The Worlds of John Aubrey," selected and edited by Richard Barber for the Folio Society, offers a captivating journey into the mind of the 17th-century English antiquary, natural philosopher, and writer. This volume extends beyond Aubrey's well-known "Brief Lives," presenting further biographical sketches alongside excerpts from his wider writings on antiquities, science, and folklore. Aubrey's unique observational style brings to life his pioneering archaeological discoveries, such as Avebury, and his fascinating explorations into customs, traditions, and the supernatural. Barber's selection illuminates Aubrey's inquisitive spirit and the breadth of his intellectual pursuits, making this a vivid portrait of a pivotal era and the eccentric polymath who chronicled it.