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Henry, David, 1710-1792
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The complete English farmer, or, a practical system of husbandry, founded upon natural, certain, and obvious principles: in which is comprized, a general view of the whole art of agriculture, exhibiting the different effects of cultivating land, according to the usage of the old and new husbandry. The whole exemplified by a series of suitable management from the first apportionment of a farm from the waste; to the time of perfecting it by proper cultivation in every part. To which are added, particular directions for the culture of every species of grain in common use. And a new method of tillage recommended, partaking of the simplicity of the old husbandry, and of all the advantages of the new. Illustrated with plans of the necessary buildings belonging to a farm house; and an attempt to establish a rule for constructing barns, which may be applied to all dimensions; also, accurate delineations of some newly-invented farming instruments. By a practical farmer, and a friend of the late Mr. Jethro Tull, author of the Horse-Hoeing Husbandry.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an account 1. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 80,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of Artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse-armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that fit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror, to the Late King George. 9. Of the jewel-office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money, written chiefly to direct the attention of spectators to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory; in which, at one View, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written-Chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its numerous curiosities: With an Account Of its Foundation, Increase, present State, Government, Customs and Privileges, Antiquities, Records, &c. Of the Lions, Tigers, and other noble and beautiful Beasts and Birds. Of the Spoils and Trophics of the Spanish Armada, with a full Account of the Destruction of that vast Armament in the Year 1588. Of the Foot Armoury, in which is contained compleat Arms for 100,000 Men. Of the Royal train of Artillery, comprehending the destructive Engines of all Kinds used in War. Of the Horse Armoury, consisting of the Kings, from William the Conqueror, down to George the Second, in compleat Suits of Armour, on Horseback. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia used at Coronations and on other Occasions; with a particular Account of the Attempt made by Colonel Blood to steal the Crown. And some Account of the Mint, and Method of Coining. Compiled principally for the Use of those who visit this wonderful Assemblage of Curiosities; and to enable them, at any future Time, to bring to their Recollection what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCC, [1800]- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. ...
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1782 [1783]