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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]- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. containing a full description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. contains the history of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. treats of the old cathedral of St. Paul's, and the New; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City-Wall, Gates, and other Antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772] [1774]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, 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: [1778]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An account of its Foundation and Consecration. 2. The various changes it has undergone. 3. A general view of all the Monuments erected therein; with an abstract of their Inscriptions. 4. Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the lives of the Kings, &c. interred in the Abbey. 6. Observations on the beauty and propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular description of Henry the Viith's Chapel, with its Ornaments. 8. A general view of the Cloisters; with copies of several inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic, and Greek Epitaphs on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Moreland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed Chiefly as a Guide to Strangers.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An Account of its Foundation and miraculous Consecration by St. Peter. 2. The various Changes it has undergone, from its first Establishment as a Christian Church, to the present Time. 3. A general View of all the Monuments erected therein; with an Abstract of their Inscriptions, so far as they tend to illustrate the History of the Persons for whom they were written. 4. Exact Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and Translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Personages interred in the enclosed Chapels, or open Parts of this Abbey. 6. Observations on the Beauty and Propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular Description of the Building, Beautifying, and Endowing Henry the Viith's Chapel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloysters; with Copies of two remarkable Inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic and Greek Epitaphs in this Church, particularly those on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Morland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed as a Guide to Strangers in viewing this venerable Pile, and to point out to them the most valuable Remains of Antiquity contained therein, as well as the Beauties of modern Statuaries. Note, This is the only perfect Account of the Monuments in Westminster-Abbey hitherto published.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1754- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities: Giving an account, 1. Of its foundation, gradual increase, 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 100,000 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 strangers to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to describe what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1796- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from it's first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars concerning it's ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities, are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on it's Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every Thing curious in it shewn to Strengers. 5. A Comparison of it's Dimensions with those of the Old Church: And of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To Which Are Added A Description of the Monument. Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relics, And a Review of the Ancient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1770]- 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 here 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: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. ...
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1770- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account, 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, 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 Strangers to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them after wards to describe what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1787]- 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 here 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: MDCCLIV. [1760]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from its first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars concerning its ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities, are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on its Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every thing curious in it shewn to Strangers. 5. A Comparison of its Dimensions with those of the Old Church; and of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To Which Are Added A Description of the Monument, Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relicks, And a Review of the Antient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1765]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, 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: [1774]- Books
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An Historical description of Westminster Abbey, its monuments, and curiosities, Containing I. An account of its foundation and consecration. II. The various changes it has undergone. III. A general view of all the monuments erected therein; with an abstract of their inscriptions. IV. Copies of the best English epitaphs, and translations of the Latin. V. Characters, anecdotes, and memoirs of the lives of the Kings, &c. interred in the Abbey. VI. Observations on the beauty and propriety of the respective monuments. VII. A particular description of Henry the VIIth's chapel, with its ornaments. VIII. A general view of the cloisters; with copies of several inscriptions there. IX. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic, and Greek Epitaphs on the tombs of Sir Samuel Moreland's two wives, never before attempted. Designed chiefly as a guide to strangers.
Date: 1800- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. Contains a full Description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. Contains the History of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. Treats of the Old Cathedral of St. Paul's and the New; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City Wall, Gates, and other antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from its first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars, concerning its ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of Proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on its Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every Thing curious in it shewn to Strangers. 5. A Comparison of its Dimensions with those of the Old Church; and of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To which are added, A Description of the Monument, Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relicks, And a Review of the Antient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1753- Books
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An essay on the rationality of brutes. With a philosophical comparison between Dr. Codgill inspector general of Town-Island. And mango, the great monkey, director general of the pantomime performers in the Haymarket.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1752]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from it's first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars concerning it's ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities, are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoverses and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on it's Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every Thing curious in it shewn to Strangers. 5. A Comparison of its Dimensions with those of the Old Church: And of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To which are added, A Description of the Monument, Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relics, And a Review of the Ancient Walls and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- Books
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An historical account of all the voyages round the world, performed by English navigators; including those lately undertaken by order of His present Majesty. The whole faithfully extracted from the journals of the voyagers. ... In four volumes. ...
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1773-74- 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 armade; 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 here 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: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]- 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 Priviliges. 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 here 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: M.DCC.LVII. [1757]