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A tour through some of the northern parts of Europe, particularly Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Petersburgh. In a series of letters, By Nl. Wraxall, Jun.
Wraxall, Nathaniel William, Sir, 1751-1831.Date: M.DCC.XCVII. [1797]- Books
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The travels of an English gentleman from London to Rome, on foot. Containing, a comical description of what he met with remarkable in every city, town, and religious house in his whole journey. Also An Account of their Ridiculous Religious Processions and Ceremonies, in their Churches, thro' their Streets, and in the Woods. Likewise The Debauch'd Lives, and Amorous Intrigues of the Lustful Priests, and Leacherous Nuns. With A Pleasant Account of the opening the Holy Gate of St. Peters Church; also Reflections upon the Superstition and Poppish Pageantry of the whole Ceremony of the last Grand Jubilee at Rome. Now Published for the Diversion and Information of the Protestants of England.
A. F.Date: 1704- Books
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Itinéraire des routes les plus fréquentées, Ou journal d'un voyage aux villes principales de l'Europe, en 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, & 1777. Où l'on a marqué, en heures & minutes, le temps employé à aller d'une poste à l'autre; les distances en milles anglois, mesurées par un odometre appliqué à la voiture; le product des contrées; la population des villes; les choses remarquables à voir dans les villes & sur les routes; les auberges, &c. on y a joint le rapport des monnoies, & celui des mesures itinéraires & linéales, ainsi que le prix des chevaux de poste, des différents pays. Troisie'me édition augmentée d'un voyage en Espagne, et d'une carte générale pour tout l'itinéraire. Par M. L. Dutens, de l' academic royale des inscriptions & belles lettres, de paris & de la societe royale de Londres.
Dutens, L. (Louis), 1730-1812.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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A short tour made in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy one.
Northumberland, Elizabeth Seymour Percy, Duchess of, 1716-1776.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXXV: [1775]- Books
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Burnet's travels: or, a collection of letters to the Hon. Robert Boyle, Esq; containing an account of what seem'd most remarkable in travelling thro' Switzerland, Italy, some parts of Germany, &c. in the years 1685, and 1686. Wrote by Gilbert Burnet, D. D. afterwards Bishop of Salisbury. To which is added, an appendix, containing some Remarks on Switzerland and Italy. Communicated to the Author by a Person of Quality. Together with a copious Table of the Contents of each Letter.
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Interspersed with historical relations and political inquiries. Illustrated with charts and engravings. By William Coxe, M. A. F. R. S. Late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge; Member of the Imperial Oeconomical Society of St. Petersburgh, And of the Royal Society of Sciences at Copenhagen; And Chaplain to his Grace the Duke of Marlborough. Volume the fifth.
Coxe, William, 1747-1828.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Interspersed with historical relations and political inquiries. Illustrated with charts and engravings. By William Coxe, M. A. F. R. S. Late Fellow Of King's College, Cambridge; Member Of The Imperial Oeconomical Society Of ST. Petersburgh, And Of The Royal Society Of Sciences At Copenhagen; And Chaplain To His Grace The Duke Of Marlborough. Volume the third.
Coxe, William, 1747-1828.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- Books
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Letters from Barbary, France, Spain, Portugal, &c. By an English officer. In two volumes. ...
Jardine, Alexander, -1799.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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A new description of Europe in various columns, whereby is exhibited at one view. I. All its empires, kingdoms, republics and states; their situation, 1. From the Center of Europe in the first Column, which we fix at Cracow, in Poland; and, 2. from London, as observed in the 4th Column; also their Length, Breadth, Divisions, Inhabitants, Religion, ancient Names, Neighbours, Metropolis, Titles, Situation, whether on Rivers or Seas, &c. and Provinces; their Latitude and Longitude, Coronation Place, longest Day, difference of Time, Distance and Bearing from London; Climate, their Antipodes, the Time of High Water at some Places, with other useful Observations, Likewise other large Cities of the second Magnitude, with their Titles, Latitude, &c. Also remarkable Rivers, Mountains, Volcanos, Lakes, Gulphs, Bays, Streights, Capes, &c. Secondly, The present Sovereigns, their Age, and the Year of Accession; the Heirs Apparent, and their Age; eight of the immediate Predecessors, with the Year of their Accession, and the different Orders of Knighthood, and when instituted. Thirdly, The chief Produce, Manufactures, &c. And, Fourthly, Short Accounts of the various Countries, as Outlines of the History, and of the best English and French Authors, who have treated on this Subject. To which is Added, A very copious List of all the Cities and Towns of every Empire, Kingdom and State, in Europe, with their different Titles, Magnitudes, remarkable Events, and other useful and curious Remarks, in Abbreviations and Characteristics; after a Method entirely new, and never before published. At the End of this Work, is added a variety of very useful Tables, with other Observations. The Whole, being Multum in Parvo, is composed, calculated, and compiled, from the best Authors, By J.S. Charrier, Teacher of Geography, the Use of the Globes, the French Language, &c. Author of the Chorographical Description of England and Wales, the Geographical Table of noted Cities, improver and editor of Dr. Nugent's Pocket Dictionary, French and English, &c.
Charrier, J. Samuel.Date: 1781- Books
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The travels of an English gentleman from London to Rome, on foot. Containing a comical description of what he met with remarkable in every city, town, and religious house in his whole journey. Also An Account of their Rediculous Religious Processions and Ceremonies, in their Churches, thro' their Streets, and in the Woods. Likewise The Debauch'd Lives, and Amorous Intrigues of the Lustful Priests, and Leacherous Nuns. With A Pleasant Account of the Opening the Holy Gate of St. Peter's Church; also Reflections upon the Superstition and Popish Pageantry of the whole Ceremony of the last Grand Jubilee at Rome. Now Published for the Diversion and Information of the Protestants of England.
A. F.Date: 1718- Books
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Le cosmopolite ou le citoyen du monde, par Mr. de Monbron.
Fougeret de Monbron, Louis Charles, 1706-1760.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]- Books
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Lettres d'un voyageur anglois.
Sherlock, Martin, approximately 1750-1797.Date: M.D.CC.LXXIX. [1779]- Books
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Travels through Holland, Flanders, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lapland, Russia, the Ukraine, and Poland, in the years 1768, 1769, and 1770. In which is particularly minuted, the present state of those countries, respecting their agriculture, population, manufactures, commerce, the arts, and useful undertakings. By Joseph Marshall, Esq. ...
Marshall, Joseph.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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Remarks in the grand tour of France and Italy. Perform'd by a person of quality, in the year, 1691.
Bromley, William, 1664-1732.Date: 1705- Books
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Travels into Turkey: containing the most accurate account of the Turks, and neighbouring nations, Their Manners, Customs, Religion, Superstition, Policy, Riches, Coins, &c. The whole being a series of remarkable observations and events, interspers'd with great variety of entertaining incidents, never before printed. Translated from the original latin of the learned A. G. Busbequius. With Memoirs of the Life of the Illustitious Author.
Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592.Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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Travels from England to India, in the year 1789, by way of the Tyrol, Venice, Scandaroon, Aleppo, and over the great desart to Bussora; with instructions for travellers: and an account of the expence of travelling &c. &c. By Major John Taylor, of the Bombay establishment; author of Considertinos on a more speedy communication between Great Britain and her eastern dependencies. In two volumes. ...
Taylor, John, -1808.Date: 1799- Books
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A new journey over Europe; from France thro' Savoy, Switzerland, Germany, Flanders, Holland, Denmark, Swedland, Muscovy, Poland, Hungary, Styria, Carinthia, the Venetian Territories, Italy, Naples, Sicily, Genoa, Spain, Portugal, France, Great Britain, and Ireland. With Several Observations on the Laws, Religion, and Government, &c. of each. Together With an Account of the Births and Marriages of all the Kings and Princes of Europe from the Year 1650. By a late traveller A. D. Chancel, M.A.
Chancel, Alexander Doriack.Date: MDCCXIV. [1714]- Books
The travel writings of John Moore / editor, Ben P. Robertson.
Moore, John, 1729-1802Date: 2014- Books
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England's bloody tribunal: or, popish cruelty displayed. Containing a compleat account of the lives, religious principles, cruel persecutions, sufferings, tortures, and triumphant deaths, of the most pious English Protestant martyrs, Who have sealed the Faith of our Holy Religion with their Blood. Exhibiting A full View of Popery, with all its superstitious and horrid Practices; and tending to promote the Protestant Religion, by displaying the Errors of Popish Idolatry, and confirming the true Believer in the Faith of Our Blessed Redeemer, who was crucified for our Sins, and rose again for our Justification, and now sitteth at the Right Hand of God, making Intercession for us. To Which IS Added, A faithful Narrative of the many hortid Cruelties and Persecutions that have been inflicted by the Roman Catholics on the Protestants of Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany. With A particular Description of the various Tortares and Barbarities, that are practiced by the Inquisition in Different Parts of the World. Also The Lives of the Primitive Reformers, whose Effigies are given in the Frontispiece to the Work. Together With A full and plain Refutation of the Errors of the Romish Church, laid down in such a Manner as to enable the unlearned Protestants to confute the chief Arguments of the most artful Popish Priests and their Emissaries. By the Reverend Matthew Taylor, D. D. By the King's Authority.
Taylor, Matthew, D.D.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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A view of society and manners in Italy: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. By John Moore, M.D. In two volumes. ...
Moore, John, 1729-1802.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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Travels through Holland, Flanders, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lapland, Russia, the Ukraine, and Poland, in the years 1768, 1769, and 1770. In which is particularly minuted, the present state of those countries, respecting their agriculture, population, manufactures, commerce, the arts, and useful undertakings. By Joseph Marshall, Esq. ...
Marshall, Joseph.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
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A new voyage to the north: containing, a full account of Norway; the Laplands, both Danish, Swedish and Muscovite; of Borandia, Siberia, Samojedia, Zembla and Iseland: with the description of the religion and customs of these several nations. To which is added, a particular relation of the court of the Czar; of the Religion and Customs of the Muscovites; and a Short History of Muscovy. As it was taken by A French Gentleman who Resided there many Years. Written by Monsieur ***, Employ'd by the Company of Merchants, Trading to the North from Copenhagen. Now done into English.
La Martinière, Pierre Martin de, 1634-1690.Date: 1706- Books
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A new voyage to Italy. With curious observations on several other countries; as, Germany; Switzerland; Savoy; Geneva; Flanders; and Holland. ... In four volumes. The fourth edition, with large additions throughout ...
Misson, Maximilien, 1650?-1722.Date: 1714- Books
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The travels of the late Charles Thompson, Esq; containing his observations on France, Italy, Turkey in Europe, the Holy Land, Arabia, Egypt, and many other parts of the world: giving a particular and faithful account of what is most remarkable in the manners, religion, polity, antiquities, and natural history of those countries: with a curious description of Jerusalem, as it now appears, and most other places mention'd in the Holy Scriptures. Publish'd from the author's original manuscript, interspers'd with the remarks of several other modern travellers, and illustrated with historical, geographical, and miscellaneous notes by the editor. Adorn'd with maps and prints. In three volumes.
Thompson, Charles, active 1750.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M-y W-y M-e: written during her travels in Europe, Asia and Africa, to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in different Parts of Europe. Which Contain, Among other Curious Relations, Accounts of the Policy and Manners of the Turks. Drawn from Sources that have been inaccessible to other Travellers. Complete in one volume.
Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady, 1689-1762.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]