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An introduction to the art of lying. Laid down by infallible rules, and exemplify'd in various instances, applicable to practice. Being a work universally useful and entertaining [to] all persons, in all degress and stations of life of what denominasion soever. Wrote orignally in High-German; and now first translated into English.
Antiquae.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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Collction [sic] of lies, containing the whole art and mystery of lying or lies of all sorts. With the profits, commodities and advantages arising thereby, beginning with statesmens lies. Robirs lies. Courtiers lies. Parliament lies. Lords lies. Bishops lies. South Sea lies. Whigs lies. Tory lies. Judges lies. Lawyers lies. Bailiffs lies. Goalers lies. Aldermens lies. Citizens lies. Merchants lies. Stock-jobbers lies. Pawnbrokers lies. Goldsmiths lies. Authors lies. Printers lies. Booksellers lies. Church-wardens lies. Whoremasters lies. Coffee-house lies. Vintners lies. Bakers lies. Bauds lies, &c. To which is added, a list of the grand lyars that are remarkable for their proficiency in each particular occupation.
Date: [1725?]