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A modest defence of the charity-children and the common plan of charity-schools vindicated and recommended. In two dialogues Between A Gentleman and his Gardener and Theronius and Humanus. Occasioned By a projected Scheme for Erecting a House of Industry for Children of the Poor in the Parish of Hackney. By John Wingfield.
Wingfield, John, active 1772.Date: M,DCC,LXXII. [1772]- Books
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The most natural and easy way of institution, by making a domestic education less chargeable to parents, and more easy and beneficial to children. By which method, youth may not only make a very considerable progress in languages, but also in arts and sciences, in two years. By Robert Ainsworth, author of the New dictionary, intituled, thesaurus linguL̆atinc̆ompendiarius.
Ainsworth, Robert, 1660-1743.Date: 1736- Pictures
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Children in traditional dress, playing ball on a verandah overlooking a garden. Colour woodcut by Chikanobu, 1883.
Hashimoto, Chikanobu, 1838-1912.Date: 1883Reference: 37184i- Books
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An apology for the brute creation, or abuse of animals censured; In a sermon on Proverbs xii. 10. Preached in the Parish Church of Shiplake, in Oxfordshire, October 18, 1772, By James Granger, Vicar. Saevitia in Bruta est Tirocinium Crudelitatis in Homines. Le Clerc in Prov. xii. 10. - This Discourse is not only intended for such as have the Care of Horses, and other useful Beasts; but also for Children, and those that are concerned in forming their Hearts. Dedicated to T. B. Drayman.
Granger, James, 1723-1776.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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An apology for the brute creation, or abuse of animals censured; in a sermon on Proverbs xii. 10. Preached in the parish church of Shiplake, in Oxfordshire, October 18, 1772, by James Granger, Vicar. - This Discourse is not only intended for such as have the care of horses, and other useful beasts; but also for children, and those that are concerned in forming their hearts. Dedicated to T. B. Drayman.
Granger, James, 1723-1776.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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A military course for the government and conduct of a battalion, designed for their regulations in quarter, camp, or garrison; With Useful Observations and Instructions For their Manner of Attack and Defence. Ornamented with a Frontispiece and Twenty Copper-Plate Plans. By Thomas Simes, Esq. Late of the Queen's Royal Regiment, Author of the Military Guide, &c. Governor of the Hibernian Society for the Orphans and Children of Soldiers.
Simes, Thomas, active 1757-1780.Date: M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]- Books
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A military course for the government and conduct of a battalion, designed for their regulations in quarter, camp, or Garrison; with useful observations and instructions for their manner of attack and defence. Ornamented with a frontispiece and twenty copper-plate plans. By Thomas Simes, Esq. late of the Queen's Royal Regiment, author of the military guide, &c. Governor of the Hibernian Society for the orphans and children of soldiers.
Simes, Thomas, active 1757-1780.Date: M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]- Digital Images
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Viola tricolor 'Black Magic'
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Oenothera macrocarpa Nutt. Onagraceae. Ozark Sundrops, Bigfruit Evening Primrose. Formerly O. missouriensis. Distribution: South central USA. O. macrocarpa does not appear to have been used medicinally, but other species are so used. Austin (2004) records that O. biennis (Evening Primrose) was used by Native Americans as a potherb in West Virginia. Leaves as salad, roots boiled like potato also infusion to treat obesity and relieve piles (Cherokee)
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Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'
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A cure for the heart-ache; a comedy, in five acts, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By Thomas Morton, Esq. Author of Columbus, Zorinski, way to get married, and Children in the Wood.
Morton, Thomas, 1764-1838.Date: [1799]- Digital Images
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Geum rivale 'Leonard's Variety'
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Geum rivale 'Leonards Variety'
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Paeonia officinalis 'Flore Pleno'
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Paeonia officinalis 'Flore Pleno'
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Paeonia officinalis 'Flore Pleno'
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The way to get married; a comedy, in five acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. By Thomas Morton, Esquire. Author of Columbus-Zorinski-Children in The Wood, &c.
Morton, Thomas, 1764-1838.Date: 1797- Books
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Proposals by the Union Society, for insurance on births of children by a weekly dividend. At the Black-Lyon in Drury-Lane linnen-draper, over against Shorts-Gardens.
Union Society (Black Lyon, Drury-Lane, London, England)Date: 1710?]- Books
Horticulture as therapy : principles and practice / Sharon Pastor Simson, Martha C. Straus, editors.
Date: [1998]- Books
Why natural childbirth? : a psychologist's report on the benefits to mothers, fathers and babies / Dr. Deborah Tanzer with Jean Libman Block.
Tanzer, DeborahDate: 1972- Ephemera
Independent Order of Rechabites Juvenile Section : motto 1926, peace and gladness.
Independent Order of Rechabites. Juvenile SectionDate: 1926- Digital Images
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Paeonia officinalis 'Flore Pleno'
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Paeonia mascula ssp arietina
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The way to get married; A comedy, in five acts, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By Thomas Morton, Esquire. Author of Columbus-Zorinski-Children in the wood, &c.
Morton, Thomas, 1764-1838.Date: 1797- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing I. Tables of words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so full of Sense, that such as can already read, may receive very material Instruction from them: Comprehending a Variety of Passages both on moral and divine Subjects, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and rational Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, by which any one may very soon become acquainted with the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Nouns Substantive, Adjectives, and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better Instruction of Youth, and the information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being an useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth, &c. V. Chronological tables of the succession of the Kings of England, and many of the most memorable Occurrencies in sacred and profane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals, but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life, and their own unbridled Passion. The fortieth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, and a New Grammar of the English Language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: [1800?]