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The Roman history from the foundation of Rome to the Battle of Actium: that is, to the end of the Commonwealth. By Mr Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. In sixteen volumes. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: MDCCLIV [1754]- Books
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Thoughts of Cicero on the following subjects, I. Religion II. Man III. Conscience IV. The passions V. Wisdom VI. Probity Vii. Eloquence Viii. Friendship IX. Old age X. Death XI. Scipio's Dream and XII. Miscellaneous thoughts. Newly translated from the Latin and French edition of the Abbe D'Olivet, by T. Henry, A.M. To which is prefixed, The life of Cicero.
Cicero, Marcus Tullius.Date: [1790?]- Books
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The lady's delight, Or Accomplish'd Female Instructor: being a very useful companion for ladies, gentlewomen, and others. In two parts. Part I. Treating of generous breeding and behaviour; Choice of Company, Friendship; the Art of Speaking well, Directions in Love, Carriage in Company, Conversation, Affability, Courtesy and Humility; the Mystery of Eloquence. Of suitable Recreations, Modesty, Chastity, Religion, Charity, Compassion, Contentment of Mind, Devotion and Prayer. Part II. Treating of making curious confectionaries, or Sweet-Meats, Jellies, Syrups, Cordial waters, Brandies, Wines of English Fruit, and other useful Liquors; to imitate Foreign Wines; to make Junkets. Spoon-Meats, and curious Pastery; to know good Provisions, Dye curious Colours, Whiten Ivory, Cement Glass, China or Metal; make Artificial Pearls or Precious Stones; to take our Spots or Stains, &c. to Paint, Japan, make Wax works, Rock-Work, or Works in Gold, Silk, Silver, &c. the Art of Perfuming and Preserving Cloaths from Vermin or Insects; Physical and Chyrurgical Receipts: with Directions for the Preservation of Health; to make curious Sawces, keep Flowers all the Year, Pickle all kind of useful Thing; cleanse Gold or Silver Lace; rare Experiments for Diversion, and a great Number of other useful and profitable Things.
Date: [1740?]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar, and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, ancient and modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: M.DCC.XLII. [1742]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres; or, an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physics, &c. with Reflections on Taste, and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar, and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, ancient and modern, with critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for students in the universities. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: M,DCC,LXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physics, &c. With Reflections on Taste, and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar, and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, ancient and modern, with critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities. By Mr. Rollin, Late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: M.DCC.LXIX. [1769]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar, and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, ancient and modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physics, &c. With Reflections on Taste, and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar, and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, ancient and modern, with critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: M.DCC.LXVIII. [1768]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, antient and modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, now Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Letters. Translated from the French. In four volumes.
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: MDCCXXXIV. [1734]- Books
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The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres; or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetorick, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar, and the Stage. The whole illustrated With Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, Ancient and Modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly For Students in the Universities. By Mr. Rollin, Late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. The seventh edition. ...
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]- Books
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Wits academy: or, the Muses Delight. Being the newest academy of complements. Consisting of merry dialogues upon various occasions, Composed of Mirth, Wit, and Eloquence. As also Divers sorts of letters Upon several Occasions, both Merry and Jocose: Helpful for the Inexpert to imitate, and pleasant to those of better Judgment, at their own leisure to peruse. With a perfect collection of all the newest and best songs and catches, That are and have been in Request at Court, and both the Theatres.
Hicks, William, active 1671.Date: 1701- Books
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Gallick reports; or, an historical collection of criminal cases, adjudged in the supreme courts of judicature in France. A Work equally Instructive and Entertaining. In which is Comprized, An Account of Arnold du Tilh, an Impostor, who deceived a Man's Wife and Relations, and puzzled, for a long Time, the Parliament of France. The History of a young Lady, whose Eloquence saved the Life of her Lover. A Narration of the stealing away a Lady of Quality's Son, by her Husband's Relations, in order to secure the Estate. Memoirs of the famous Madam de Brinvilliers, who poisoned her Father, and two Brothers, and attempted the Life of her Sister, &c. The Misfortunes of the Sieur D'anglade, condemned (tho' Innocent) to the Gallies, and who died before his innocence was discovered. The Intrigues of Cardinal Richlieu, for the Destruction of Urban Grandier, a Priest, whom he caused to be burnt for Sorcery. The Case of Madam Tiquet, beheaded in the late Reign, for attempting the Life of her Husband. To which is prefixed a copious preface, in relation to the laws and constitution of France.
Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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A discourse of ancient and modern learning. Where, among other things, a new system of the human mind is propos'd; and in Pursuance and Confirmation thereof, a General History of Learning, from the Earliest Ages of the World, Trac'd and Deduc'd down to the present. With Critical Remarks on the Greek and Roman Learning; particularly their Eloquence and Dramatick Poetry, as compar'd with the Modern. The Famous Controversy about the Ancients and Moderns; their respective Merits and Excellencies Discuss'd and Determin'd. Mr. Boileau and Madam Dacier's Errors and false Reasonings on this Head Resuted, and the Original and Source of them Discover'd. Lastly, The great Use and happy Influences of the Mathematicks, not only for the Improvement of Natural Philosophy, but also in all Polite Learning, and the Belles Lettres; and the great and infinite Excellence and Superiority of the Modern above the Ancient Geometry, Shew'd and Demonstrated. By Abbe Terracon, A Member of the Academy of Sciences. Translated from the French; with additional improvements and authorities from Dr. Bently, Mr. Collier, Mr. Rosel Beaumon of Berlin, &c. wanting in the Original.
Terrasson, Jean, 1670-1750.Date: MDCCXVI. [1716]- Books
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The preceptor, or counsellor of human life; for the use of the British youth. Containing Select Pieces in Natural and Moral Philosophy, History, and Eloquence; the Lives of Sir Isaac Newton, Rollin, Demosthenes, and Milton: Also Short Sketches of the Birth and Death of some of the most illustrious Men in all Ages. The Whole Designed to be a most entertaining and instructive Book for the Apprentices of the City of London, to assist them in recollecting and retaining the most important Parts of a good Education; With a dedication to Sir Stephen Theodore Janssen, Bart. the late worthy Chamberlain of London; and a preface addressed to the youth of the city of London. Compiled by John Ryland, A. M. of Northampton.
Ryland, John, 1723-1792.Date: M.DCC.LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The pious country parishioner instructed how to spend every day, through the whole Course of his Life, in a religious and acceptable manner. Advice how to keep the Lord's Day holy. A Course of Reading the Holy Scriptures, wherein is shewn how much they out-do in Eloquence, all the Rules of human Art. A right Method of Education; the ill Consequence of with-holding Instruction from Children; how to subdue their Passions, and make them a Comfort to their Friends, and a Blessing to the World. The Feasts and Fasts. To which are added collects on Several Occasions: Also, a Discourse concerning the indispensible, though in Country Parishes, much neglected, Duty of Receiving the Blessed Sacrament of the Lord's-Supper: Wherein The Nature of it is described: The Obligations of frequenting it enforced: All the Excuses, usually brought for the Neglect of it, answered: The Ignorant Person taught what he must do in order to be A Worthy Communicant. And because all must die, Rules are given for a devout Behaviour in the Time of Sickness; and Directions laid down how to prepare for a happy Change at Death.
Date: 1793- Books
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The pious country parishioner instructed how to spend every day, through the whole Course of his Life, in a religious and acceptable manner. Advice how to keep the Lord's-Day holy. A Course of Reading the Holy Scriptures, wherein is shewn how much they out-do in Eloquence, all the Rules of human Art. A right Method of Education; the ill Consequence of with-holding Instruction from Children; how to subdue their Passions, and make them a Comfort to their Friends, and a Blessing to the World. The Feasts and Fasts. To which are added, Collects on several Occasions, Also, a Discourse concerning the indispensible, though, in Country Parishes, much-neglected Duty of receiving the Blessed Sacrament of the Lord's-Supper. Wherein The Nature of it is described. The Obligations of Frequenting it enforced. All the Excuses, usually brought for the Neglect of it, answered. The Ignorant Person taught what he must do in order to be A Worthy Communicant. And because all must die, Rules are given for a devout Behaviour in the Time of Sickness; and Directions laid down how to prepare for a happy Change at Death.
Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]- Books
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The pious country parishioner instructed how to spend every day, through the whole Course of his Life, in a religious and acceptable manner. Advice how to keep the Lord's-Day holy. A Course of Reading the Holy Scriptures, wherein is shewn how much they out-do in Eloquence, all the Rules of human Art. A right Method of Education; the ill Consequence of withholding Instruction from Children; how to subdue their Passions, and make them a Comfort to their Friends, and a Blessing to the World. The Feasts and Fasts. To which are added, Collects on several Occasions. Also, a Discourse concerning the indispensible, though, in Country Parishes, much-neglected Duty of receiving the Blessed Sacrament of the Lord's-Supper. Wherein the Nature of it is described. The Obligations of Frequenting it enforced. All the Excuses, usually brought for the Neglect of it, answer'd. The Ignorant Person taught what he must do in order to be A Worthy Communicant. And because all must die, Rules are given for a devout Behaviour in the Time of Sickness; and Directions laid down how to prepare for a happy Change at Death.
Date: [1753]- Books
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The pious country parishioner. Being directions how a Christian may manage every day, through the whole Course of his Life, with safety and success. Advice how to spend Religiously the Sabbath-Day, what Books of the holy Scriptures ought to be read first; and how much they out-do, in Eloquence, all the Rules of human Art. The whole Method of Education; the ill Consequence of uninstructed Children; how to tame their Passions, and make them a Comfort to their Friends, and an Ornament to their Country. The Fasts and Feasts. To which are added, Collects for the most important Virtues which adorn the Soul. Also, a Discourse concerning the Indispensible, though, in Country-Parishes, much neglected Duty, the Blessed Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Wherein the Nature of it is described; The Obligations of Frequenting it, enforced. All the Excuses, usually brought for the Neglect of it, answer'd: The Uninstructed Soul taught what he must do, in order to be A Worthy Communicant. And because all must die, Rules are given to set the Soul right in Sickness, to prepare, for a happy Change at Death: So that in this one Treatise are contained all the Duties requisite to Salvation.
Date: [1732]- Books
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The pious country parishioner. Being directions how a Christian may manage every day, through the whole Course of his Life, with safety and success. Advice how to spend Religiously the Sabbath-Day, what Books of the holy Scriptures ought to be read first; and how much they out-do, in Eloquence, all the Rules of human Art. The whole Method of Education; the ill Consequence of uninstructed Children; how to tame their Passions, and make them a Comfort to their Friends, and an Ornament to their Country. The Fasts and Feasts. To which are added, Collects for the most important Virtues which adorn the Soul. Also, a Discourse concerning the Indispensible, though, in Country-Parisher, much neglected Duty, the Blessed Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Wherein the Nature of it is described. The Obligations of Frequenting it, enforced. All the Excuses, usually brought for the Neglect of it, answer'd. The Uninstructed Soul taught what he must do, in order to be A Worthy Communicant. And because all must die, Rules are given to set the Soul right in Sickness, to prepare for a happy Change at Death: So that in this one Treatise are contained all the Duties requisite to Salvation.
Date: [1745]- Pictures
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The Muse Polyhymnia seated with attributes of eloquence: a scroll, two books, and a caduceus. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 1592.
Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617.Date: [1592]Reference: 38940i- Books
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The rebellion: or, an account of the late civil-wars, in the kingdom of eloquence.
Furetière, Antoine, 1619-1688.Date: 1704- Books
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Art and eloquence in Byzantium / Henry Maguire.
Maguire, Henry, 1943-Date: 1994, ©1981- Books
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An ode on the powers of eloquence.
Cooke, Thomas, 1703-1756.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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The fashionable preacher; or, modern pulpit eloquence displayed.
Date: M,DCC,XCII. [1792]- Books
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The art of eloquence. A didactic poem. Book the first.
Polwhele, Richard, 1760-1838.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]