69 results filtered with: R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725
- Books
The general history of earthquakes. Being an account of the most remarkable and tremondous earthquakes that have in divers parts of the world, from the Creation to this time ... and particularly those lately in Naples, Smyrna, Jamaica and Sicily. With a description of the famous burning Mount Aetna, in that island ... Likewise the natural and material causes of earthquakes ... / By R.B. [i.e. Richard Burton, pseud].
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1734- Books
- Online
Youth's divine pastime. In two parts. Part I. Containing forty remarkable scripture histories, turn'd into English verse. With forty pictures proper to each story; very delightful for young persons, and to prevent vain and vicious divertisements. Also several scripture hymns upon various occasions. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1732- Books
- Online
The english hero: or, Sir Francis Drake reviv'd. Being a full account of the dangerous voyages, admirable adventures, notable discoveries and magnanimous atchievements of that valiant and renowned commander. I. His Voyage in 1572, to Nombre de Dios in the West Indies, where they saw a Pile of Bars of Silver near 70 Foot long, ten Foot broad, and twelve Foot high. II. His incompassing the whole World in 1577, which he perform'd in two Years and ten Months, gaining a vast quantity of Gold and Silver. III. His Voyage into America in 1585, and taking the Towns of St. Jago, St. Domingo, Carthagena and St. Augustine. Also his Worthy Actions when Vice-Admiral of England in the Spanish Invasion, 1588. IV. His last Voyage in those Countries in 1595, with the manner of his Death and Burial. Recommended to the Imitation of all Heroick Spirits. Inlarged, reduced into chapters with contents, and beautified with pictures. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1716- Books
- Online
The history of the nine worthies of the world; Three whereof were Gentiles. I. Hector Son of Priamus King of Troy. II. Alexander the Great King of Macedon. III. Julius Cesar, First Emperor of Rome. Three Jews. IV. Joshua Captain General of Israel. V. David King of Israel. VI. Judas Maccabeus a Valiant Commander. Three Christians. Vii. Arthur King of Britain. Viii. Charles the Great, Emperor of Germany. IX. Godfrey of Bulloign King of Jerusalem. Being an Account of their Glorious Lives, Worthy Actions, Renowned Victories and Deaths. illustrated with poems, and the picture of each worthy. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1703- Books
- Online
A new view, and observations on the ancient and present state of London and Westminster. Shewing, the foundation, walls, gates, towers, bridges, churches, rivers, wards, palaces, hal[l]s, companies, inns of court and chancery, hospitals, schools, government, charters, courts and privileges thereof. Also historical remarks thereon. With an account of the most remarkable accidents, as to wars, fires, plagues, and other occurrences, which have happened therein for above 1400 years past, brought down to the present time. Illustrated with cuts of the most considerable matters: with the arms of the sixty six companies of London, and the time of their incorporation. By Robert Burton, author of the history of the Wars of England. Continued by an Able Hand.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1730- Books
- Online
Admirable curiosities, rarities and wonders in Great Britain, and Ireland. Being an Account of many Remarkable Persons and Places; and likewise of the Battles, Sieges, Earthquakes, In undations, Thunders, Lightnings, Fires, Murders, and other considerable Occurrences, and Accidents for several hundred Years past. With the Natural and Artificial Rarities in every County, and many other observable Passages. As they are recorded by credible Historians of former and latter Ages. With pictures of divers memorable passages. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1718- Books
- Online
The history of Oliver Cromwel, Lord Protector of the commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Being an Account of all the Battles, Sieges, and other Military Atchievments, wherein he was Ingaged, in these Three Nations. And likewise, Of his Civil Administrations, while he had the Supream Government, till his Death. Relating only Matter of Fact, without Passion or Partiality. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1706- Books
Admirable curiosities, rarities and wonders in England, Scotland and Ireland ... / by Richard Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1811- Books
- Online
Memorable accidents and remarkable transactions: containing an account of several strange events; as deposing of tyrants, shipwrecks, misfortunes, stratagems of war, perilous adventures, happy deliverances; with other uncommon occurrences and select historical events, whic happened in several countries in the last age. Translated from the French and published in English, by R. B.
Léonard, T.Date: 1795- Books
- Online
The ladies glory: illustrated in the worthy lives, and memorable actions of nine famous women, who have been renowed either for virtue or valour, in several ages of the world: namely, I. Deborah, the Prophetess. II. The valiant Judith. III. Queen Esther. IV. The virtuous Susanna. V. The chaste Lucretia. VI. Boadicea, -Queen of Britain. VII. Mariamne, wife to King Herod. VIII. Clotilda, Queen of France. IX. Andegona, Princess of Spain. The whole adorned with poems, and the picture of each lady. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
- Online
The English hero: Or, Sir Francis Drake reviv'd. Being a full account of the dangerous voyages, admirable adventures, notable discoveries, and magnanimous atchievements of that valiant and renowned commander. I. His vovage in 1572. to nombre de dios in the West indies, where they saw a pile of bars of silver near 70 foot long, ten foot broad, and twelve foot high. II. His incompassing the whole word in 1577. Which he perform'd in two years and ten months, gaining a vast quantity of gold and silver. III. His voyage into America in 1585, and taking the towns of St. Jaga St. Domingo, Carthagena and St. Augustine. Also his worthy actions when vice-admiral of England in the Spanish invasion, 1588. IV. His last voyage in those countries in 1595, with the manner of his death and burial. Recommended to the imitation of all heroick spirits inlarged, reduced into chapters with contents, and beautified with pictures. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1706- Books
- Online
The history of the kingdom of Ireland: Being an account of all the battles, sieges, and other considerable transactions, both civil and military, during the late wars there, till the entire reduction of that country by the victorious arms of Our Late Most Gracious Sovereign King William. To which is prefixed, a brief relation of the antient inhabitants, and first conqoest of that nation by King Henry II. and of all the remarkable passages in the reign of every king to this time; particularly the Horrid Rebellion and Massacre in 1641: with the popish and arbitrary designs that were carried on there in the former reigns. The twelfth edition, enlarged. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1746- Books
- Online
The english hero: or, Sir Francis Drake, revived. Being a full account of the dangerous voyages, admirable adventures, notable discoveries, and magnanimous Atchievements of that valiant and renowned Commander. I. His Voyage in 1572, to Nombre de Dios, in the West-Indies, where they saw a Pile of Silver, Bars near seventy Feet long, ten Feet broad, and twelve Feet high. II. His encompassing the whole World in 1577, which he performed in two Years and ten Months, gaining a vast quantity of Gold and Silver. III. His Voyage into America in 1585, and taking the Towns of St. Jago, St. Domingo, Carthagena, and St. Augustine; also his worthy Actions when Vice-Admiral of England in the Spanish Invasion, 1588. IV. His last voyage into those Countries in 1595, with the Manner of his Death and Burial. Recommended to the Imitation of all heroic Spirits. Enlarged and reduced into chapters with contents. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1777- Books
- Online
Winter-evenings entertainments in two parts. Containing, I. Ten pleasant, and delightful relations of many rare and notable accidents and occurences; with brief remarks upon every one. II. Fifty ingenicus riddles, with their explanations, and useful observations, and morals upon each, the whole enlivened with above threescore pictures for the better illustration of every story and riddle. Excellently accommodated to the fancies of old or young, and exceeding useful to advance chearful society and conversation. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1705- Books
- Online
Historical remarks on the ancient and present state of the Cities of London and Westminster. With an account of the most considerable occurrences, revolutions and transactions, as to wars, fires, plagues, etc., which have happened in and about these cities for above nine hundred years past, till the year 1681 / By Richard Burton [pseud].
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1810- Books
- Online
The history of Oliver Cromwel, Lord Protector Of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Being an Account of all the Battles, Sieges, and other Military Atcheivments, wherein he was Ingaged, in these Three Nations. And Likewise, Of his Civil Administrations, while he had the Supream Government, till his Death. Relating only matter of fact, without passion or partiality. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1715- Books
- Online
The famous and renowned history of the nine worthies of the world; Viz. I. Hector son of Priamus, King of Troy. II. Alexander the Great, who first conquered the world. III. Julias Cs̆ar, the first Emperor of Rome. IV. Joshua, captain-general of Israel. V. David King of Israel. VI. Judas Maccabeus, a valiant Jewish commander. VII. Arthur, the' famous British King. VIII. Charles the Great, Emperor of Germany. IX. Godfrey of Bulloigne, King of Jerusalem. Giving a true historical account of their glorious lives, victories and deaths.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: [1701?]- Books
- Online
The english hero, or Sir Francis Drake, reviv'd. Being a full account of the dangerous voyages, admirable adventures, notable discoveries and magnanimous Atchievments of that valiant and renowned Commander. I. His Voyage in 1572 to Nombre de Dios, in the West Indies, where he saw a Pile of Silver Bars, near 70 Feet long, 10 Feet broad, and 12 Feet high. II. His incompassing the whole World in 1577, which he performed in two Years and 10 Months gaining a vast Quantity of Gold and Silver. III. His Voyage into America in 1585, and taking the Towns of St. Jago, St. Domingo, Carthagena and St. Augustine; also his worthy Actions when Vice-Admiral of England in the Spanish Invasion, 1588. IV. His last Voyage in those Countries in 1595, with the Manner of his Death and Burial. Recommended to the Imitation of all heroic Spirits. Enlarged and reduced into chapters with contents. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: [1780?]- Books
- Online
The history of the lives of those famous English divines, that were most zealous in promoting the reformation: ... By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1709- Books
- Online
The wars in England, Scotland, & Ireland. Containing, an account of all the battles, Sieges, Revolutions, Accidents, and other remarkable Transactions in Church and State, during the reign of King Charles I. Being an Impartial View of his Life and Actions. With his tryal at large before the Pretended High Court of Justice. And his last speech at his death, January 30. 1648. Illustrated with Pictures of many notable Passages. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1737- Books
- Online
Unparallel'd varieties: or, the matchless actions and passions of mankind, displayed in near four hundred notable instances and examples. Discovering the transcendent Effects; I. Of Love, Friendship, and Gratitude. II. Of Magnanimity, Courage, and Fidelity. III. Of Chastity, Temperance, and Humility. And, on the contrary, the tremendous Consequences, IV. Of Hatred, Revenge, and Ingratitude. V. Of Cowardice, Barbarity, and Treachery VI. Of Unchastity, Intemperance, Ambition Imbellished with pictures. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1728- Books
- Online
The history of the kingdom of Ireland. Being an Account of all the Battles, Sieges, and other considerable Transactions, both Civil and Military, during the late Wars there, till the entire Reduction of that Country, by the victorious Arms of our late most Gracious Sovereign. King William. To which is prefix'd, A brief Relation of the antient Inhabitants, and first Conquest of that Nation by King Henry II. and of all the remarkable Passages in the Reign of every King to this Time; particularly the horrid Rebellion and Massacre in 1641: With the Popish and arbitrary Designs that were carried on there in the former Reigns. The tenth edition enlargd. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: [1740?]- Books
- Online
Two journeys to Jerusalem. Containing first, a strange ... account of the travels of two English pilgrims / [by H. Timberlake] ... Secondly, the travels of fourteen Englishmen, in 1669 ... By T.B. ... Together with a relation of the great council of the Jews ... in 1650 ... By S. B[yrett] ... Collected by R.B[urton, i.e. N. Crouch].
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1759- Books
- Online
Winter-Evening entertainments; in two parts. Containing I. Ten pleasant and delightful relations of many rare and no able Accidents and Occurences; with brief Remarks upon every one. II. Fifty ingenious riddles, with their Explanations, and useful Observations and Morals upon each. The whole enlivened with above Threescore Pictures, for the better Illustration of every Story and Riddle. Excellently Accommodated to the Fancies of Old or Young, and exceeding useful to advance chearful Society and Conversation. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1737- Books
- Online
The history of the nine worthies of the world. Three whereof were gentiles. I. Hector, Son of Priamus, King of Troy. II. Alexander the Great, King of Macedon. III. Jvlius Caesar, first Emperor of Rome. Three Jews. IV. Joshua, Captain General of Israel. V. David, King of Israel. VI. Judas Maccabeus, a valiant Commander. Three Christians. Vii. Arthur, King of Britain. Viii. Charles the Great, Emperor of Germany, IX. Godfrey of Boloign, King of Jerusalem. Being an account of their glorious lives, worthy actions, renowned victories and deaths. Illustrated with Poems, and the Pictures of each Worthy. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]