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The preceptor: Containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts. Viz. I. On reading speaking, and writing letters. II. On arithmetic, geometry, and architecture. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners. The seventh edition, with corrections, and improvements. In two volumes.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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Sound anatomiz'd, in a philosophical essay on musick. Wherein is explained the nature of sound, both in its Essence and Regulation, &c. Contrived for the Use of the Voice in Singing, as well as for those who Play on Instruments. Together with A thorough Explanation of all the different Moods used in Musick, for regulating Time in the different Divisions of Measures used therein. All render'd plain and easy, to the meanest Capacities, by familiar Similies. To which is added, A Discourse, concerning the Abuse of Musick. By William Turner.
Turner, William, 1651-1740.Date: 1724- Books
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The prelateiad; or, the rape of the holy bottle. A heroi-tragi-comic poem. Written in the time of the late spiritual wars.
Date: [1789?]- Books
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The preceptor: containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts. Viz. I. On Reading, Speaking, and Writing Letters. II. On Arithmetic, Geometry, and Architecture. III. On Geography and Astronomy. IV. On Chronology and History. V. On Rhetoric and Poetry. VI. On Drawing. Vii. On Logic. Viii. On Natural History. IX. On Ethics, or Morality. X. On Trade and Commerce. XI. On Laws and Government. XII. On Human Life and Manners.
Date: M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]- Books
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The American harmony: or, Royal melody complete. In two volumes. Vol. I. Containing, I. A new and correct introduction to the grounds of musick, rudemental, practical and technical. II. A new and complete body of church musick, adapted to the most select portions of the Book of Psalms, of either versions; with many fuging chorus's, and Gloria Patri's to the whole. III. A new and select number of hymns, anthems, and canons, suited to several occasions; and many of them never before printed; set by the greatest masters in the world. The whole are composed in two, three, four, and five musical parts, according to the nicest rules; consisting of solo's, fuges, and chorus's, correctly set in score for voices or organ; and fitted for all teachers, learners, and musical societies, &c. By William Tans'ur, Senior, musico theorico. [Two lines from Psalms]
Tans'ur, William, 1699?-1783.Date: [1771]