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The governess; or, evening amusements, at a boarding school.
Date: 1800- Books
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A token for youth containing, several advices and directions to children and youth. Also, the lives and glorious martyrdoms of several young persons, who suffered death with the most cruel Tortures, for the profession of the true religion. To which is Added, An Account of God's Gracious Deallngs with some Young Persons and Children; and of their Conversion, Holy and Exemplary Lives, and pious Discourses and Expressions upon several Occasions, in the time of their Sickness, and at their Death. With Pictures, Poems, and Spiritual Songs, proper to the Subject. By J.J.
Janeway, James, 1636?-1674.Date: 1720- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 13 January 1978Reference: PP/RSI/B/1/4/7/16Part of: Rita Simon Collection- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing A Circumstantial Account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants: with The Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, the Various Vegetables, and Minerals found in Different Regions: also A Concise History of each Country from the earliest Times; And an Introductory Treatise on the Science of Geography. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps by the Best Geographers; and a great variety of copper-plates, containing Perspective Views of the Principal Cities, Structures, Ruins, &c. By the late D. Fenning and J. Collyer, and others. Vol. I.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The affecting history of two young gentlewomen, who were ruined by their excessive attachment to the amusements of the town. To which are added, Many Practical Notes, By Dr. Typo, P.T.M.
Typo, Dr. (Thomas).Date: [1780?]- Books
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A chymical analysis of the Bath waters, Containing an Account of the mineral substances Which the Bath Waters bring up with them out of the Earth; The Chalybeate, Sulphureous, Saline, and Earthy Principles of them; and How the Bath Waters are generated. By R. Charleton, M.D. Physician to the General Hospital.
Charleton, Rice, 1710-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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An inquiry into the efficacy of Bath waters in palsies. By R. Charleton, M.D. Physician to the General Hospital.
Charleton, Rice, 1710-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The outcasts comforted. A sermon, delivered in the University hall, in Philadelphia, January 4, 1782, to the members of the Baptist Church, who have been rejected by their brethren, for holding the doctrine of the final restoration of all things. By Elhanan Winchester. Published at the Request of the Hearers.
Winchester, Elhanan, 1751-1797.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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The New Bath guide; or, useful pocket companion: necessary for all persons residing at, or resorting to, this antient and opulent city. Giving an account of the first discovery of its medicinal waters, by King Bladud; the nature and efficacy of the warm baths, and the rules for bathing; a description of the assembly-rooms, public charities, churches, chapels, and other edifices; also, a correct account of the regulations the chairmen are subject to, and their fares to different parts of the city; a table of the going out and coming in of the post, machines, waggons, carriers, &c. The principal cross and public roads to different parts of the kingdom; directions for passing the Severn into Wales; and many other particulars worthy observation. To which is added, the life, character, &c. of the late Richard Nash, Esq; who presided over the amusements of this city upwards of fifty years.
Date: [1770?]- Books
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A sermon preached at the Parish Church of St. Bride, Fleet-Street, on Wednesday, June 29.1768, before the governors of the Magdalen-Charity. By Richard Harrison, lecturer St. Peter's, Cornhill, and joint-lecturer of St. Martin's in the Fields. Published at the request of the society.
Harrison, Richard, 1735 or 1736-1793.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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The london and Westminster guide, Through the Cities and Suburbs. Containing, An Account of the Government, Manners of the Inhabitants, their Trade, Arts, and Sciences, with some necessary Cautions to Foreigners and Strangers visiting this great Metropolis; of which a Description of every Thing worthy Observation is given in the following Order, I. Of the stately Dwelling-Houses, Public Buildings, Palaces, Gardens, Squares, &c. II. Of all the Parish Churches. III. Of Westminster-Abbey, the Tower, Monument, and St. Paul's Cathedral. IV. Of the Hospitals, Alms-Houses, and Infirmaries. V. Of the Halls of all the City Companies. VI. Of the Inns of Court, Westminster-Hall, Houses of Parliament, &c. Vii. Of the Bridges, Gates, Markets, &c. To which is added, An alphabetical List of all the Streets, Squares, Courts, Lanes, and Alleys, &c. within the Bills of Mortality, very useful to every Inhabitant as well as Stranger.
Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Three tracts on Bath water. : By R. Charleton, M. D. ... Tract the first. A chymical analysis of Bath water. Second edition. Tract the second. An inquiry into the efficacy of Bath water in palsies. Second edition. Tract the third. Histories of hospital cases under the care of the late Dr. Oliver; with additional cases and notes, by the editor.
Charleton, Rice, 1710-1789.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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Three tracts on Bath water. By R. Charleton, M. D. Physician to the General Hospital. Tract the first. A chymical analysis of Bath water. Second edition. Tract the second. An inquiry into the efficacy of Bath water in palsies. Second edition. Tract the third. Histories of hospital cases under the care of the late Dr. Oliver; with Additional Cases and Notes, By the Editor.
Charleton, Rice, 1710-1789.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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The new Bath guide; or, useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this antient city. Giving an account of the first discovery of its medicinal waters by King Bladud; Saxon and Roman Antiquities, Nature and Efficacy of the Warm Baths and Sudatories. With the Rules and Prices of Bathing and Pumping. The Virtues of the Bath Waters used internally and externally. Lists of the Body Corporate, Attornies, Medical Faculty, Artists, Inns and Taverns, Lodging Houses, Boarding ditto, Price of Lodgings, Mail and other Coaches, Chairmen's Fares, Waggons, Carriers and Post, Barges to and from Bristol, &c. Institution and present State of the General Hospital; Description of the Assembly-Rooms, Publick Charities, Churches, Chapels, and other Edifices. The Principal Roads to different Parts of the Kingdom; with a Description of the City of Bristol, and the Hotwells; Monuments of Antiquity, and Gentlemen's Seats, in the Environs of Bath. Directions for Passing the Severn into Wales; And many other Particulars worthy Observation. (the Whole embellished with six Copper-Plan Engravings, viz. Portraits of the Masters of the Ceremonies, Plan of the City, Elevation of the Town-Hall, View of the Crescent, and Portrait of Richard Nath, Esq.) To which is added, The Life, Character, &c. of Richard Nash, esq; who presided over the Amusements of this City upwards of Fifty Years.
Date: 1793- Books
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Bowles's new London guide; being an alphabetical index to all the streets, Squares, Lanes, Courts, Alleys, Docks, Wharfs, Keys, Stairs, &c. Churches, Chapels, and other Places of Worship; Villages, Hamlets, Hospitals and Public Buildings of every denomination, in and within five miles of The Metropolis.
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793.Date: [1786?]- Pictures
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Canton, China: a missionary church and missionaries' houses. Photograph, 18--.
Date: [18-]Reference: 665294i- Books
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Cases of patients admitted into the hospital at Bath, under the care of the late Dr. Oliver. With some additional cases and notes, by R. Charleton, M. D. Physician to the General Hospital. To which are added, observations on stomach complaints, and the jaundice.
Charleton, Rice, 1710-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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An essay on crookedness, or distortions of the spine; shewing the insufficiency of a variety of modes made use of for relief in these cases; and proposing methods, easy, safe and more effectual for the completion of their cures; With Some Hints For the Prevention of these Affections, and their Disagreeable, Painful, and Dangerous Consequences. Illustrated With Several Copper Plates, Taken From Distorted Subjects. By Philip Jones, Of Charlotte-Street, Bedford-Square.
Jones, Philip, of Charlotte-Street, Bedford-Square.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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Cases of patients admitted into the hospital at Bath, under the care of the late Dr. Oliver. : With some additional cases and notes, / by R. Charleton, M.D. physician to the General Hospital. To which are added, Observations on stomach complaints, and the jaundice.
Charleton, Rice, 1710-1789.Date: M DCC LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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Just published, An essay on crookedness, or distortions of the spine; shewing the insufficiency of a variety of modes made use of for relief in these cases; and proposing methods, easy, safe, and more effectual for the completion of their cures; With Some Hints For the Prevention of these Affections, and their Disagreeable. Painful, and Dangerous Consequences. Illustrated With Several Copper Plates, Taken From Distorted Subjects. By Philip Jones, Of Charlotte-Street, Bedford-Square.
Jones, Philip, of Charlotte-Street, Bedford-Square.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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A new system of geography: or, a general description of the world. Containing A Circumstantial Account of all the Countries, Kingdoms, and States of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; Their Situation, Climate, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, &c. The Religion, Manners, Customs, Manufactures, Trade, and Buildings of the Inhabitants: with The Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, the various Vegetables and Minerals found in different Regions: also A Concise History of each Country from the earliest Times; And an Introductory Treatise on the Science of Geography. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best Geographers; and a great variety of copper-plates, exhibiting Views of the most remarkable Cities, Structures, or Ruins; Representations of memorable Historical Events, engraved from masterly Designs; singular Customs, Ceremonies, and Dresses prevailing in the World, particularly among the South Sea Islanders; and many other curious and interesting Subjects. By the late D. Fenning and J. Collyer. A new edition, revised, and supplied with the latest and most authentic particulars respecting every Part of the World, by Frederick Hervey, Esq; Author of the Naval History of Great Britain, in Five Volumes Octavo. The account of North America corrected and Improved, by Captain Oarver [sic], Author of Travels into the interior Parts of that Country. Comprehending every Event of Importance in the American War, and much new and important Information concerning the West India Islands. The Whole brought down to the Commencement of the present Year.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.IXXX. [1780]- Books
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Esoptron astrologikon. Astrologicall opticks. : Wherein are represented the faces of every signe, with the images of each degree in the zodiack: thereby describing, 1. The nature and quality of every person, according to the degree ascending in the east at his nativity. 2. The virtue and signification of every planet through the 12. signes. 3. A most excellent description of the more hidden and abstruse influence of [symbol for Mercury] in his [symbol for conjunction] with all other the planets. 4. A clear explanation of the signification of the horoscope in any signe of the zodiack. / Compiled at Venice, by those famous mathematicians, Johann. Regiomontanus and Johannes Angelus.
Angelus, Johannes, 1463-1512.Date: [1655]- Books
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Esoptron Astrologikon. Astrological opticks : Wherein are represented the faces of every signe, with the images of each degree in the zodiack: thereby describing, 1. The nature and quality of every person, according to the degree ascending in the east at his nativity. 2. The virtue and signification of every planet through the 12. signes. 3. A most excellent description of the more hidden and abstruse influence of [symbol for Mercury] in his [symbol for conjunction] with all other the planets. 4. A clear explanation of the signification of the horoscope in any signe of the zodiack. / Compiled at Venice, by those famous mathematicians, Johann. Regiomontanus and Johannes Angelus.
Angelus, Johannes, 1463-1512Date: [1655]- Books
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An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, Philosophical and Practical. Wherein The most reasonable and advantageous Methods of raising and conducting Water, for the watering Noblemens and Gentlemens Seats, Buildings, Gardens, &c. are carefully (and in a Manner not yet publish'd in any Language) laid down. Containing in General A Physico-Mechanical Enquiry into the Original and Rise of Springs, and of all the Hypotheses relating thereto; as also the Principles of Water-Works, and the Draughts and Descriptions of some of the best Engines for raising and distributing Water, for the Supply of Country Seats, Cities, Towns corporate, &c. Deduc'd from the Theory of Archimedes, Gallileo, Torricelli, Boyle, Wallis, Plot, Hook, Marriotte, Desaguliers, Derham, Hawksbee, and others. Reduc'd to Practice by Vitruvius, Bockler, de Caus, and other Architects amongst the ancient Romans, Italians, French, Flemmings, and Dutch, and much improv'd by later Practice and Experience. Illustrated and Explain'd by Sixty Copper Cuts, done by the best Hands, of the Principles which tend to the Explanation of the whole, and of rural Grotesque, and cheap Designs for Reservoirs, Cataracts and Cascades of Water, Canals, Basins, Fountains, &c. Collected from the best of the Italian and French Designs (together with some new ones of the Author's own Invention) few of which have ever appear'd in Books of Hydrostaticks, &c. In Two Volumes. By Stephen Switzer.
Switzer, Stephen, 1682-1745.Date: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Books
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Philosophical letters upon physiognomies. To which are added, dissertations on the inequality of souls, philanthropy, and misfortunes.
Pernetti, Jacques, 1696-1777.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]