This fascinating book, first published in 1898, offers a unique take on the mystery surrounding the literary works of Sir Francis Bacon, the renowned philosopher, statesman, and writer. It presents a detailed analysis of Bacon's cryptographic methods, highlighting the presence of concealed messages and codes in his works, and proposes a novel solution to the authorship question that has puzzled scholars for centuries. A must-read for anyone interested in Bacon's life and work, cryptography, or the history of literature.

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