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The midnight rambler; or, new nocturnal spy, for the present year. Containing a complete description of the modern transactions of London and Westminster, from the hours of nine in the evening, till six in the morning. Exhibiting Great Variety Of Midnight Scenes and Adventures In Real Life, Both Serious And Comic: Wherein Are Displayed The Various Humours and Transactions of the different Inhabitants of the Metropolis - from the Duke in High, down to the Cobler in Low Life - and from the Dutchess in St. James's, down to the Oyster Woman at Billingsgate, &c. &c. Illustrated With Real Characters, and Whimsical Anecdotes, Of several Votaries of Bacchus and Venus, from the First-Rate Bucks, Bloods, and Filles de Joye, down to those in more Humble Stations; as well as those in more deplorable Conditions, whose utmost Prospects are through the Bars of a Prison. Also the Characters of Gaolers, Round-House Keepers, Mercenary Beadles, Reforming Constables, &c. &c.
Date: [1772?]- Books
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The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff Esq; Revised and corrected by the author. Vol.I.
Date: MDCCX. [1710]- Books
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The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff Esq; Revised and corrected by the author. Vol.II.
Date: MDCCX. [1710]- Books
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Horse and away to St. James's Park or, a Trip for the Noontide Air Who Rides Fastest, Misss Kitty Fisher, or her Gay Gallant.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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A collection of all the humorous letters in The London Journal.
Date: 1721- Books
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The plate-glass-book, consisting of the following authentic tables. I. The value of any looking-glass when finished, ... By a glass-house clerk. To which is added, the compleat appraiser. Consisting of eighteen tables, ...
Glass-house clerk.Date: 1757- Books
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... Ranger, a new periodical miscellany.
Date: 1794-1795- Books
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The countryman's garland; in two parts.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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The genuine life of William Hawke, the famous highwayman, executed at Tyburn, on Friday, July 1, 1774: containing An Account of all the remarkable Robberies he committed before and since his Return from Transportation, with an Appendix, Giving an Account of his Behaviour on the Day of Execution.
Date: 1774- Books
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The travels of Mons. le Post-Chaise. Written by himself.
Mons. le post-chaise.Date: 1753- Books
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The new academy of complements, erected for ladies, Gentlewomen, Courtiers, Gentlemen, Scholars, Soldiers, Citizens, Countrymen; and all Persons of what Degree soever, of both Sexes. Stored with variety of Courtly and Civil Complements, Eloquant Letters of Love and Friendship, With an exact collection of the Newest and Choicest songs a la mode, Both Amorous and Jovial. Compiled by L. B. Sir C. S. Sir W. D. and others the most Refined Wits of this Age.
Date: 1713- Books
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Travels, in various parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, during a series of thirty years and upwards. By John Macdonald, A Cadet of the Family of Keppoch in Inverness-Shire; who, After the Ruin of his Family in 1745, was thrown when a Child on the wide World; the Ways of which, with many curious, useful, and interesting Particulars he had occasion to observe, and has taken care, by Means of a regular Journal, to record, while he served, in various departments, a great number of Noblemen and Gentlemen, English, Scotch, Irish, Dutch, &c. &c.
MacDonald, John, 1741?-Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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The General review, or, Impartial register; being a faithful representation of the civil, military, commercial and literary transactions of the present time. Digested under the heads of polity, criticism, and amusement.
Date: M DCC LII. [1752]- Books
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The magazine à la mode, or Fashionable miscellany.
Date: [1776?-1777]- Books
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Exshaw's Gentleman's and London magazine for ...
Date: <1791-1794>]- Books
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Desultory reflections on police: with an essay on the means of preventing crimes and amending criminals. By William Blizard, F.S.A. Surgeon of the Honourable Artillery-Company, &c.
Blizard, William, Sir, 1743-1835.Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Browne's general law list; for the year 1787: being an Alphabetical Register of the Names and Residence of all the Judges Serjeants King's Council Counsellors Chancery Draftsmen Special Pleaders Conveyancers Attornies Public Notaries Middlesex Justices Officers of the Courts Masters in Chancery Commissioners of Bankrupts Country Town-Clerks Officers of Excise, Customs, and Stamp Duties Houses of Parliament Doctors, Proctors, Lord Mayor, Aldermen, City Companies Halls, Clerks and Beadles, Bankers Surveyors Auctioneers Brokers Town and Country Newspapers, Agents, &c. To which are added, A Complete List of the Common and Civil Law-Offices; Hours of Attendance, and Business done at each. - The English and Welch Circuits, Justices, Serjeants, and Council, pointing out the different Circuits they go, and the Towns where the Assizes are Held-Postage of Letters from all the Post-Towns to London. Also A correct List of Mail & Stage Coaches, with the Times and Places from whence they set out, and Rates of Hackney Coachmen from the Inns of Court or Places adjacent thereto, &c.
Date: [1787]- Books
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The new state of England, under our Sovereign, Queen Anne. In three parts. Containing, I. An exact and particular Description both of England and Wales, through their several Counties; with all Things Remarkable therein, and the best Account hitherto of London and Westminster. II. Of the Original, Temper, Genius, Language, Trade, Laws, and Religion of the English. Of our several Orders of Men, the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Commonalty. III. Of the English Monarchy in general, its Greatness and Power, the Sovereign's Prerogative, Dignity, Titles and Arms; With a compendious History of the Kings and Queens of England to this Time. Of the Present Queen in particular, Her Court, Forces, and Revenues, with the Management thereof. Of the present Princes and Princesses of the Royal Blood, and the Succession to the Crown as it stands settled in the Protestant Line. Of the High-Court of Parliament, Privy Council, and all Courts of Judicature. With the newest and exactest lists of Her Majesty's Officers in Church and State, and of the present Parliament and Convocation that has been Published.
Miège, Guy, 1644-1718?.Date: 1707- Books
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Comparative reflections on the past and present political, commercial, and civil state of Great Britain: with some thoughts concerning emigration. By Richard Champion, Esq. late deputy paymaster general of His Majesty's forces, and author of considerations on the situation of Great Britain with respect to the United States of America.
Champion, Richard, 1743-1791.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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The history of the island of Dominica. Containing a description of its situation, extent, climate, mountains, rivers, natural productions, &c. &c. Together with An Account of the Civil Government, Trade, Laws, Customs, and Manners of the Different Inhabitants of that Island. Its Conquest by the French, and Restoration to the British Dominions. By Thomas Atwood.
Atwood, Thomas, -1793.Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]- Books
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The British magazine or Literary entertainment of knowledge and pleasure = Magazin anglois ou Recueil litteraire instructif et amusant.
Date: cIcIcCCLXV [i.e.1765]- Books
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The life and adventures of Roxana, the fortunate mistress, or, most unhappy wife. In three parts. Containing, I An Account of her Birth in France, and coming to England. - II. Her marriage in London with a Brewer, who run out of his Estate, and left her with five Children. - III. Hercohabiting with her Landlord; their Journey to Paris, where he was robbed and murdered. - IV. Her being fell in Love with by the Prince of-; and seeing her husband in the Gens d'arms Guard. The Prince leaves her, &c. - V. The Dealings she had with a Dutch Merchant and a Jew, the latter of whom wanted to defraud her of a great part of her jewels: her going to Rotterdam, where she sees the Dutch Merchant, to whom she soon after became a Bedfellow. - VI. Her Return to England, where she had the Name of Roxana. Her Marriage with the Dutch Merchant in London, who was naturalized and created a Baronet. The Miseries she and her Maid Amy afterwards fell into. Adorned with a curious Print of Roxana, in her Turkish Dress.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1765- 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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The humourist: Being essays upon several subjects, viz. news-writers. Enthusiasm. The spleen. Country entertainment. Love. The history of Miss Manage. Ambition and pride. Idleness. Fickleness of human nature. Prejudice. Witchcraft. Ghosts and apparitions. The weather. Female disguises. The art of modern conversation. The use of speech. The punishment of staying at home on Sunday, &c. Criticism. Art of begging. Anger. Avarice. Death. Grief. Keeping the ten commandments. Travel misapply'd. Flattery. The abuse of words. Credulity. Eating. The love of power. The expedients to get rid of time. Retirement. The story of will. Hacket the enthusiast. With a dedication to the man in the moon. By the author of the Apology for parson Alberoni; the dedication to a great man concerning dedications, &c.
Gordon, Thomas, -1750.Date: 1720- Books
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The Grand magazine.
Date: 1758-1760]