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Earthquakes improved: or Solemn warning to the world; by the tremendous earthquake which happen'd on Tuesday morning the 18th of November 1755, between four and five o'clock.
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Earthquakes the works of God & tokens of his just displeasure. Two sermons on Psal. xviii. 7. At the particular fast in Boston, Nov. 2. and the general thanksgiving, Nov. 9. Occasioned by the late dreadful earthquake. Wherein among other things is offered a brief account o the natural causes of these operations in the hands of God: with a relation of some late terrible ones in other parts of the world, as well as those that have been perceived in New-England since it's [sic] settlement by English inhabitants. By Thomas Prince, M.A. and one of the Pastors of the Sout Church in Boston.
Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Archives and manuscripts
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Article "Earthquakes"
Date: 1949Reference: HALDANE/2/1/2/224Part of: Haldane Papers- Archives and manuscripts
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Article "Earthquakes"
Date: 1949Reference: HALDANE/2/1/2/156Part of: Haldane Papers- Books
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Earthquakes the works of God and tokens of his just displeasure. Two sermons on Psal. xviii. 7. At the particular fast in Boston, Nov. 2. and the general thanksgiving, Nov. 9. Occasioned by the late dreadful earthquake. Wherein among other things is offered a brief account of the natural causes of these operations in the hands of God: with a relation of some late terrible ones in other parts of the world, as well as those that have been perceived in New-England since it's [sic] settlement by English inhabitants. By Thomas Prince, M.A. and one of the Pastors of the South Church in Boston. [Four lines from Psalms]
Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Books
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Earthquakes a token of the righteous anger of God. A sermon preached at the Old-Brick-Meeting-House in Boston, the Lord's-Day after the terrible earthquake, which suddenly awoke us out of our sleep in the morning of the 18th of November, 1755. By Charles Chauncy, D.D. one of the Pastors of the First Church in said town.
Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787.Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]- Archives and manuscripts
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Essay "Why Earthquakes?"
Date: Mid 20th CenturyReference: HALDANE/2/1/3/17Part of: Haldane Papers- Books
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Earthquakes the works of God, and tokens of his just displeasure: being a discourse on that subject wherein is given a particular description of this awful event of Providence. And among other things is offer'd a brief account of the natural, instrumental, or secondary causes of these operations in the hands of God. After which, our thoughts are led up to Him, as having the highest and principal agency in this stupendous work. By Thomas Prince, A.M. and one of the Pastors of the South Church in Boston. Made public at this time on occasion of the late dreadful earthquake which happen'd on the 18th of Nov. 1755.
Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758.Date: 1755- Digital Images
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Various ammonite fossils illustrating Hooke's discourse of Earthquakes.
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A procession of the Lord of Earthquakes at Cuzco, Peru. Wood engraving by J. Huyot after Ed. Riou.
Riou, Édouard, 1833-1900.Date: [1873]Reference: 30453i- Books
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A letter from the Lord Bishop of London, to the Clergy and people of London and Westminster; On Occasion of the Late Earthquakes.
Sherlock, Thomas, 1678-1761.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The christian's duty and confidence in times of public calamity. Being several discourses Occasioned by the Late Dreadful Earthquakes and the Apprehensions of a French War. By Benjamin Wallin.
Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782.Date: 1756- Books
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The theory and history of earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; illustrated by Experiments and Observations on subterraneous Vapours, and the Manner of making artificial Earthquakes. II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, and the most remarkable of those abroad, viz. in Sicily, Jamaica, and Lima, with the most considerable Erruptions of Vesuvius and Aetna. III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, with a pathetic Address, on that Occasion, to the Inhabitants of London and Westminster. Humbly inscribed to the Right Rev. Thomas, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury.
Date: [1750?]- Books
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A discourse preparatory to the religious observance of the day of publick fasting and humiliation, appointed by authority, to be kept on Friday the sixth of February 1756, On the Occasion of the late Earthquakes Abroad, and particularly at Lisbon. By Henry Stebbing, D.D. Chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty.
Stebbing, Henry, 1687-1763.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A discourse preparatory to the religious observance of the day of publick fasting and humiliation, appointed by authority, to be kept on Friday the sixth of February 1756, On the Occasion of the late Earthquakes Abroad, and particularly at Lisbon. By Henry Stebbing, D.D. Chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty.
Stebbing, Henry, 1687-1763.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A discourse preparatory to the religious observance of the day of publick fasting and humiliation, appointed by authority, to be kept on Friday the sixth of February 1756, On the Occasion of the late Earthquakes Abroad, and particularly at Lisbon. By Henry Stebbing, D.D. Chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty.
Stebbing, Henry, 1687-1763.Date: M.DCC.LVII. [1757]- Books
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A philosophical discourse upon earthquakes, their causes and consequences; comprehending an explanation of the nature of subterraneous vapours, their amazing force, and the manner in which they operate; the Sentiments on this Head of the most learned Philosophers ancient and modern; the different Kinds of Earthquakes, distinguished by their Effects; and a copious Collection of authentic Relations digested under those Titles. To which is prefixed, a preliminary dissertation, in which is attempted a rational explanation of the rise, progress, and extent of the late dreadful earthquake, so sensibly felt through great Part of Europe, on Saturday, November 1, 1755.
Montagu, Edward Wortley, 1713-1776.Date: 1755- Books
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The general history of earthquakes: Being An Account of the most Remarkable and Tremendous Earthquakes that have happened in divers Parts of the World, from the Creation to this Time; As they are recorded by Sacred and Common Authors; And particularly those lately in Naples, Smyrna, Jamaica and Sicily. With a Description of the famous burning Mount, Aetna, in that Island; And the Relation of the several dreadful Conflagrations and Fiery Irruptions thereof for many Ages. Likewise the Natural and Material Causes of Earthquakes, with the usual Signs and Prognosticks of their Approach; And the Consequences and Effects that have followed several of them. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: M.DCC.XXXIV. [1734]- Books
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The practical use of public judgments. A sermon, preached at St. Paul's, Deptford, Kent, On February 6, 1756, being the Day appointed by Proclamation for a solemn Fast, On Account of the late Earthquakes in Portugal, Spain, and Barbary. Publish'd at the Request of the Audience. By James Bate, M. A. Rector of Deptford.
Bate, James, 1703-1775.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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The British chronologer: containing yearly, from the beginning of our Saviour's nativity, down to this present time, the most remarkable matters which have happen'd in Great Britain; as to Apparitions, Witches, Battles, Victories, Comets, Edifices, Customs, Duels, Taxes, Synods, Tempests, Earthquakes, Tumults, Storms, Eclipses, Famines, Executions, Reliques, Plots, Frosts, Pestilences, Gifts, Persecutions, Murrains, Prodigies, Hurricanes, Idols, Inundations, Plagues, and Judgments: With the Beginning and End of the Roman Emperors, whilst this Island was in Subjection to them: The British, Saxon, Danish, Norman, Scottish, and Pictish Kings. Also shewing all those in the Time of the Heptarchy, as well as the sole Monarchs, from William the Conqueror, to his present Majesty, King George; and the most remarkable Occurrences, both in Church and State, from our first embracing Christianity. By I. P. Esq;
I. P., Esq.Date: 1720- Books
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The judgments of God considered. In a sermon Preached in the Parish Church of Putney, December 7, 1755; Occasioned by the late Earthquakes in Spain and Portugal. By John fludger, M. A. Minister at Putney, Chaplain to his Grace the Duke of St. Alban's, and late Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford.
Fludger, John.Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]- Books
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The chronological remembrancer. Being an historical register of all the remarkable battles, sieges, Treaties, Conspiracies, Invasions, Massacres, Rebellions, Tryals, Executions, Plagues, Fires, Earthquakes, Comets, Eclipses, Storms, Revolutions, Births, Marriages, Coronations, preferments, deaths, and other memorable occurences, that have happened since the Creation to this Time, throughout the whole world; but more particularly Ireland and England.
Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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Essays on several divine and moral subjects: particularly on the Christian temper and conduct. - Sober mindedness. -The Fear of God. -A Future State. -Marriage. -The Middle State. -The Imitation of Christ. -Degrees in Glory. -Religion. On the Sabbath. -Affliction. -Contentment. -A Pacific Disposition. -The Late Earthquakes. -The Advent and Crucifixion. -Moderation. Abradates and Panthea. By William Richardson of Blencowe, Vicar of Dacre in Cumberland.
Richardson, William, of Blencowe.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A particular account of all the earthquakes that have happened in Great-Britain, from the reign of King William the Conqueror, to the present time. Introduced with an account of, and observations upon, the most probable theories that have been offered for explaining the Nature and Causes of Earthquakes; and the Signs and Prognostications generally observed to precede or accompany them in these and other Parts of the World.
Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The Historian's pocket dictionary; Annexing dates to the memorable occurrences, from the earliest period of history to the present time: relative to [a]cademies in Europe, [a]ccidents, incidents, &c. [B]attles, seafights, &c. Conquests, &c. Discoveries of countries, discoveries and inventions, remarkable events, famines, deaths, &c. Earthquakes, storms, &c. Frosts, inundations, &c. Foundation of kingdoms, &c. Institution of laws, courts, &c. Military knighthoods, remarkable buildings, religious of states, religious institutions, &c. Religious orders, &c. Titles of honour, &c. Sacred writers, &c. Incorporated societies, &c. Universities. Also the Sovereigns of England and Scotland, distinguished painters, &c. and eminent men of all professions.
Date: [1790?]