215 results
- Books
- Online
The confession of faith, the larger and shorter catechisms, with the scripture-proofs at large. Together with the sum of saving knowledge (contain'd in the Holy Scriptures, and held forth in the said confession and catechisms) and practical use thereof, covenants national and solemn league, acknowledgment of sins and engagement to duties, directories; form of Church-Government, &c. of publick authority in the Church of Scotland. With acts of assembly and Parliament, relative to, and approbative of, the same.
Church of Scotland.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
- Online
French and Indian cruelty; exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson, containing, a particular account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the savages; of their scalping, burning, and other Barbarities, committed on the English in North America, during his Residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age stolen from his Parents, and sent to Pensylvania, where he was sold as a Slave: Afterwards married and settled as a Planter, till the Indians destroyed his House, and every Thing he had, and carried him off a Captive; from whom, after several months captivity, he made his Escape, and served as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expeditions against them. Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces of Pensylvania, New-York, New-England, New-Jersey, &c. From the Commencement of the War in these Parts; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on Crown Point and Niagara. And an accurate and succinct Detail of the Operations of the French and English Forces at the Siege of Oswego, where the Author was wounded and taken Prisoner; and being afterwards sent to England, was, on his Arrival at Plymouth, discharged as incapable of Further Service. Also, A curious Discourse on Kidnapping, with proper Directions for Tradesmen and others, to avoid Slavery, when transported from their native country. Together with a Description of the most convenient Roads for the British Forces to invade Canada in three Divisions, and make themselves Masters of it the next Campaign, 1759. Dedicated to the Rt. Hon. William Pitt, Esq; Written by himself.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.Date: [1758]- Books
- Online
The saint's recreation upon the estate of grace. Containing and methodically delineating a Christian's progress, privileges, Comforts and Duties; beginning at Conversion. Describing also the Blessed Redeemer Jesus, both absolutely and comparatively; in spiritual Hymns and Songs: Together with a plain Paraphrase upon the Margin, confirming all by Scriptures, and explaining Difficulties. Under the following Heads, I. Christ's Expostulation with a straying Sinner. II. The Door of Hope. III. The Pilgrim's Panacea; or Balm of Gilead. IV. The holy Triplicity. V. The Blessed Bethlehemite. VI. Typus Typorum. Vii. The Saint's Delight. Viii. Honey-Drops, or Chrystalstreams, containing a Bundle of precious Promises. IX. The Path-Way to Paradise. X. Christian Mementos. By Mr. William Geddes, Minister of the Gospel first at Wick in Caithness, and after at Urquhart in Murray. The second edition, carefully corrected and revised. To which are added, a supplement of fifteen select poems, on divine Subjects, from other approven Authors at the End.
Geddes, William, approximately 1630-1694.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
- Online
England's alarm; which is also directed to Scotland and Ireland. In several discourses. Which contain a warning against the great wickedness of these lands, and of the desolating judgments approaching upon them. To which are added, some papers relative to the subject. By Alexander Moncrieff, M.A. minister of the Gospel at Abernethy.
Moncrieff, Alexander, 1695-1761.Date: 1757- Books
- Online
Virginia's danger and remedy. Two discourses, occasioned by the severe drought in sundry parts of the country; and the defeat of General Braddock. By Samuel Davies, A.M.
Davies, Samuel, 1723-1761.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
- Online
A review of the Letter on royal fasts, addressed to an antiburgher, which appeared in the Caledonian Mercury, March 28th last. Signed a loyalist.
Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
- Online
A short sum of the first book of discipline, for the instruction of ministers and readers in their office.
Church of Scotland.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
- Online
An address to the members of the Associate Congregation of M----------t. Concerning the practice of dancing, which so much prevails among them, particularly at marriages.
Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
- Online
A dissertation upon the phænomena of the harvest moon. Also, the description and use of a new four-wheel'd orrery, and an essay upon the moon's turning round her own axis. By James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: 1747- Books
- Online
Agriculture, the primary interest of Great Britain. By David Young, author of National improvements.
Young, David, of Perth.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
- Online
Mercy and judgment displayed in the effects of a gospel ministry. A sermon from Isaiah Viii. 16. preached at the opening of the Associate Synod at Edinburgh, April 22d, 1766. By the Rev. Mr. William Moncrieff, Minister of the Gospel in Alloa.
Moncrieff, William, 1728 or 1729-1786.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
- Online
The elements of universal mathematics, or Algebra. To which is added, a specimen of a commentary on Sir Isaac Newton's universal arithmetic. Containing, demonstrations of his method of finding divisors, and of his rule for extracting the root of a binomial. Also a new rule for determining the form of an assum'd infinite series. Translated from the Latin of G.I.'s Gravesande.
Gravesande, Willem Jacob 's, 1688-1742.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
- Online
Grace and Rachel Douglass, daughters to James Douglass of Earnslaw, deceas'd, appelts. Mr. John Montgomerie, Hugh Paterson, James More, and others, creditors of the said James Douglass deceas'd, respts. The respondents case.
Montgomerie, John.Date: 1714]- Books
- Online
The countenancing of Mr. Whitefield's administrations, and the secession of the burghers, considered, in two letters; one to a friend at Ed------gh, and the other to a friend at Ab---deen, By Alexander Moncrief, A. M. Minister of the Gospel at Abernethy.
Moncrieff, Alexander, 1695-1761.Date: [1758]- Books
- Online
Two treatises by Henry Ainsworth. The first, Of the communion of saints. The second, entitled, An arrow against idolatry, etc. To this edition is prefixed, Some account of the life and writings of the author.
Ainsworth, Henry, 1571-1622?.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Pictures
- Online
Diseased areas of tissue on the buttocks and genitals of a woman. Watercolour by C. D'Alton, 1869.
D'Alton, Christopher, active 1847-1871.Date: 1869Reference: 575420i- Pictures
- Online
Severely diseased areas of tissue on the buttocks and genitals of a woman. Watercolour by C. D'Alton, 1868.
D'Alton, Christopher, active 1847-1871.Date: 1868Reference: 575419i- Books
- Online
Pantheisticon: or, the form of celebrating the Socratic-Society. Divided into three parts. Which Contain, I. The Morals and Axioms of the Pantheists; or the Brotherhood. II. Their Deity and Philosophy. III. Their Liberty, and a Law, neither deceiving, nor to be deceived. To which is prefix'd a discourse upon the antient and modern societies of the learned, as also upon the Infinite and Eternal Universe. And subjoined, a short dissertation upon a two-fold philosophy of the pantheists, that is to be followed; together with an Idea of the best and most accomplished Man. Written originally in Latin, by the ingenious Mr. John Toland. And now, for the first time, faithfully rendered into English.
Toland, John, 1670-1722.Date: 1751- Pictures
Chinese opium smokers in a saloon experiencing various effects of the drug. Engraving by G. Paterson, 1843, after T. Allom.
Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.Date: 1843Reference: 25057i- Books
- Online
A catalogue of a select study of books, in several languages and sciences; including a valuable collection of natural history and medicine, many of which are very scarce: which will be sold by auction, by Paterson and Eve, at Essex-House, in Essex-Street, in the Strand, on Saturday evening , the 3d. of Dec. 1768, ...
Paterson and Eve (Strand, London, England)Date: 1768]- Books
- Online
A catalogue of a genuine collection of English silver coins, belonging to a gentleman, who has left off collecting. Also, an entire collection of consular and imperial silver denarii, in fine preservation; a cabinet for medals, and a plain gold watch, late the property of a gentleman of the county of Wilts, deces'd; which will be sold by auction, by Samuel Paterson, at Essex House in Essex-Street, in the Strand, on Thursday the 10th of May 1759. To begin precisely at twelve o'clock. To be viewed on Tuesday the 8th instant, and to the time of sale. Catalogues may be had gratis at the place of sale.
Paterson, Samuel, 1728-1802.Date: 1759]- Books
- Online
A brief survey of some principles maintain'd, by the General Synod of Ulster, and practices carry'd on, by several members thereof.... The whole being a reply to a late printed missive, from the Rev'd Mr. James Orr, at Cockle-Hill and county of Armagh, or his amanuensis. B a probationer, belonging to the Assoc. Presb. of Glasgow. Whereunto is annex'd an appendix, ...
Probationer, belonging to the Assoc. Presb. of Glasgow.Date: 1751- Books
- Online
The Gillmertoun Vulcan gone, who hew'd seven fire-rooms in a single stone: or, An elegy on George Paterson smith, good-man of the famous Gillmertoun caves.
Date: 1720?]- Books
- Online
The philosophical principles of natural and revealed religion. Unfolded in a geometrical order. By the Chevalier Ramsay author of The travels of Cyrus.
Ramsay, Chevalier (Andrew Michael), 1686-1743.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
- Online
Improvements in or connected with massage and electro-therapeutical apparatus.
Paterson, David RobertDate: 1902