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Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?
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Corruptae latinitatis index: or, a collection of barbarous words and phrases, which are found in the works of the most celebrated modern writers in Latin. With an alphabetical table, shewing, what words and phrases, taken from the classics, would have clearly and fully answered their purpose. To which are Added, Three Alphabetical Indexes of Words and Phrases, found in Apicius, Lactantius and Prudentius, which are not to be met with in the most approved Latin Classics. By William Massey, Master of a Boarding-School at Wandsworth.
Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]- Books
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Musa parænetica; or, a tractate of Christian epistles, on sundry occasions, in verse. By William Massey.
Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?Date: 1717- Books
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The origin and progress of letters. An essay, in two parts. The first shewing when, and by whom letters were invented; the Formation of the Alphabets of various Nations; their Manner of Writing, on what Materials, and with what Instruments Men have written in different Ages to the present Time. Wherein is considered the great Utility of this Art with regard to Mankind. The second part consists of a compendious account of the most celebrated English penmen, with the Titles and Characters of the Books they have published both from the Rolling and Letter Press. Interspersed with Many interesting Particulars by Way of Notes throughout the First Part; and the Second is a new Species of Biography never attempted before in English. The whole collected from undoubted authorities, by W. Massey, Master of a Boarding School for many Years at Wardsworth in Story.
Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?Date: 1763- Books
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Synopsis sacerrima: or, an epitomy, of the Holy Scripture, in English verse. Chiefly design'd for children, to be got by heart when they have learn'd to read. By William Massey.
Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?Date: 1719- Books
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Musa parænetica; or, a tractate of Christian epistles, on sundry occasions, in verse. By William Massey. The second edition. To which is added, an epistle of advice, ...
Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?Date: 1746