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The present state of Europe. Explaining the interests, connections, political and commercial views of its several powers, Comprehending Also, A Clear and Concise History of each Country, so far as is necessary to shew the Nature of their Present Constitutions. Originally begun in The museum, and now, at the Desire of some considerable Persons, revis'd and compleated by the same author.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest Account of Time; and, clearly proving by a continued Series of Facts, our uninterrupted Claim to, and Enjoyment of the Dominion of our Seas. Interspersed With many curious Passages relating to our Discoveries, Plantations, and Commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper Authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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The polite correspondence: or, rational amusement; being a series of letters, philosophical, poetical, historical, critical, amorous, moral, and satyrical. Wherein Are introduc'd a great Variety of instructive and delightful Incidents, both in Prose and Verse. Among those of the Entertaining Kind, are, The Story of Alonzo and Elvira, - of Torquatus and Melissa - of Belinda and Adolphus. Remarkable Story of a Scottish Lady, - another of a Divine who married a Shrew. History of Sophronia, - of Phaon and Eliza - of Honoria and Myrtillo. - of Celadon. Adventures of a Foot-Boy. Pleasant Story of a Romish Monk, - of Pope Innocent XI. A strange Story of a Turkish Slave. An odd Story of a Criminal in the Inquisition, - Remarkable Accident in a Conclave. A short History of the Mounts of Piety, or legal Lumber Houses. Story of pretended Magician at Naples, - an Indian Tale, &c. &c. Poetry. A Birth-Day Ode, - Verses on the Power of Love. - The Bracelet, a Poem, - Life, an Elegiac Poem, - Verses on Hope, in the Manner of Spencer. - An Instance of British Poetry. 1200 Years old, - A Specimen of Saxon Poetry, - of Danish Poetry, - and several Specimens from various Nations - Verses by a Jesuit on the Death of his Cat, - A Poem in the Manner of Phaedrus, &c.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1750?]- Books
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The present state of Europe; explaining the interests, connections, political and commercial views of its several powers, comprehending also, a clear and concise history of each country, so far as to shew the Nature of their Present Constitutions.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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A political survey of Britain: being a series of reflections on the situation, lands, inhabitants, revenues, colonies, and commerce of this island. Intended to Shew That we have not as yet approached near the Summit of Improvement, but that it will afford Employment to many Generations before they push to their utmost Extent the natural Advantages of Great Britain. In two volumes. By John Campbell, L. . D. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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Hermippus redivivus: or, the sage's triumph over old age and the grave. Wherein, a method is laid down for prolonging the life and vigour of man. Including, a commentary upon an antient inscription, in which this great secret is revealed ... The whole interspersed with a great variety of ... well-attested relations / [Johann Heinrich Cohausen].
Cohausen, Johann Heinrich, 1665-1750Date: 1749- Books
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Lives of the British admirals: Containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the year 1779, including the naval transactions of the late and present war, and an account of the recent discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The whole illustrated with correct maps, and frontispieces engraved from original designs.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The rational amusement: comprehending a collection of letters on a great variety of subjects, serious, entertaining, moral, diverting, and instructive. Interspersed with essays, and some little Pieces of History, more especially adapted to exercise the Understanding, inform the Judgment, correct the Passions, and to introduce a Philosophick Calmness, and the Maxims of Oeconomick Prudence, in the Conduct of Human Life. With a preface by the author of The memoirs of the Duke de Ripperda.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the Year 1779, Including the Naval Transactions of the Late and Present War, and an Account of the Recent Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The Whole Illustrated with Correct Maps, and Frontispieces Engraved from Original Designs. In four volumes. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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Candid and impartial considerations on the nature of the sugar trade; the comparative importance of the British and French islands in the West-Indies: with the value and consequence of St. Lucia and Granada, truly stated. Illustrated with copper-plates.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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Memoirs of the Duke de Ripperda: first embassador from the States-General to his most Catholick Majesty, then Duke and Grandee of Spain; afterwards Bashaw and Prime Minister to Muly Abdalla, Emperor of Fez and Morocco, &c. Containing a succinct account of the most remarkable events which happen'd between 1715 and 1736. Interspers'd thoughout with several curious particulars relating to the Cardinals del Giudice, and Alberoni, the Princess of Ursins, Prince Cellamere, the Marquis Beretti Landi, M. de Santa Cruz, and other Persons of Distinction in the Spanish Court. As also a distinct and impartial detail of the differences between the courts of London and Madrid; with many Authentick Memorials, and other valuable Papers. And an alphabetcal [sic] index. The second edition corrected, with additions. To which is annexed, an appendix, containing some papers on the balance of Europe, the Present State of Spain, and the Consequences of a War in the West-Indies.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M.DCC.XL. [1740]- Books
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Liberty and right: or, an essay, historical and political, on the constitution and administration of Great Britain. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1747- Books
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An account of the Spanish settlements in America. In four parts. I. An account of the discovery of America by the celebrated Christopher Columbus; with a description of the Spanish insulan colonies in the West Indies. II. Their settlements on the continent of North America. III. Their settlements in Peru, Chili, Paraguay, and Rio de La Plata. IV. Their settlements in Terra Firma. Of the different countries in South America still possessed by the Indians, &c. With a description of the Canary islands. Each part contains An accurate description of the settlements in it, their situation, extent, climate, soil, produce, former and present condition, trading commodities, manufactures, the genius, disposition, and number of their inhabitants, their government, both civil and ecclesiastic; together with a concise account of their chief cities, ports, bays, rivers, lakes, mountains, minerals, fortifications, &c; with a very particular account of the trade carried on betwixt them and Old Spain. To which is annexed, a succinct account of the climate, produce, trade, manufactures, &c. of Old Spain. Illustrated with a map of America.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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A letter to a friend in the country, on the publication of Thurloe's State papers. In which is contained an impartial account of the author and the book; and several Particulars relating to British History are examined and set in a True Light.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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Travels through Egypt, Turkey, Syria, and the Holy-Land. Containing, among many other curious Particulars, I. A Description of Egypt, the River Nile, Pyramids, &c. II. A Description of Turkey, and of its Provinces and Islands. III. A Description of Syria, the Ruins of Palmyra, the Desarts of Arabia, &c. IV. A Description of the Holy-Land: Particularly, of Jerusalem, and the Holy Places; of Jericho, Jordan, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, &c. V. The Manners, Customs, Government and Trade of the Egyptians, Turks, Tartars, and Arabs. VI. Their Religions, Genius, Tempers, Persons, Habits, Diversions, Exercises, Buildings, Curiosities, &c. Interspers'd with many judicious observations. By an English merchant. With Explanatory, Theological, Historical, Geographical and Miscellaneous notes, by a gentleman of Oxford.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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Continuation of Doctor Campbell's lives of the British admirals: Containing a new and accurate Naval history, written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1779- Books
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Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the year 1779, ... Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The whole illustrated with correct maps ; ... In four volumes. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1785- Books
Voyage en Egypte d'Edward Brown, 1673-1674 / traduit de l'anglais par Marie-Thérèse Bréant ; avant-propos, notes, et index de Serge Sauneron.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1974- Books
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A letter to a friend in the country, on the publication of Thurloe's state papers. In which is contained an impartial account of the author and the book; and several Particulars relating to British History are examined and set in a True Light.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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Ermippo redivivo, o sia, Il metodo di prolungar la vita e il vigore : traduzione dall'Inglese.
Cohausen, Johann Heinrich, 1665-1750.Date: 1756- Books
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The present state of Europe. Explaining the interests, connections, political and commercial views of its several powers, Comprehending Also, A Clear and Concise History of each Country, so far as is necessary to shew the Nature of their Present Constitutions. Originally begun in the Musæum, and now, at the Desire of some considerable Persons, revised and compleated by the same author.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: MDCCL. [1750]