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The youth's pocket-companion: or, Universal preceptor. Containing what is absolutely necessary for every young m[e]n to know and practise, under the following heads, viz. A compleat grammar of the English language, by which a person of the meanest capacity may presently understand to write, speak, and read, with the greatest correctness and accurracy. The best instructions for writing, making pens, &c. Familiar letters in the common occurences of life, which is a compleat introduction to an easy, useful, and elegant stile; and which will enable any person to write a handsome letter on any subject whatsoever. Arithmetic rendered so plain and easy, that any person may arrive to the greatest perfection, without the help of a master. Forms of receipts, bills, notes of hand, &c. Rules to be observed in the conduct of life, to lead to happiness and prosperity. The pocket farrier. The gardener's directory. Examples of the most necessary forms in law, such as wills, indentures, &c. and several other things, equally useful, too numerous to be mentioned in a title-page. By George Wilson, teacher at an Academy in London.
Wilson, George, teacher at an academy in London.Date: M.DCC.LXIX. [1769]- Books
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The Youth's guide, in two parts. Part I. Moral and religious precepts; divided into shirty five chapters, under proper heads. Part II. Lessons from the book of Psalms; with some collects, or short prayers. To which is added, a brief introduction to the history of the Old and New testament. Extracted chiefly from the proverbs of Solomon, the book of Psalms, and ecclesiasticus. The whole intended to impress the minds of youth with an early sense of their duty, and becoming notions of the supreme being. Entered in Stationers-Hall.
Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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The young-man's monitor: Shewing the great happiness of early piety: and the dreadful consequence of indulging youthful lusts. By Josiah Woodward, D.D.
Woodward, Josiah, 1660-1712.Date: 1718