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The royal diary: containing I. King William's secret devotion. II. His Practice of Self-Examination. III. His Performance of Relative Duties. IV. Enquiries into the State of his Soul. V. Religious Conferences. VI. Table-Talk. Vii. Occasional speeches. Viii. The private minutes relating to his last sickness. Part of this diary was written by King William, and found amongst his papers since his Death.
Date: MDCCV. [1705]- Books
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Queries, problems, and theorems, upon the doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Inscribed to the Rev. Mr. Nimmo, Minister of the Associate Congregation, in the Close, Newcastle; And the Rev. Mr Laing, Shoemaker, in Gateshead. To which is added, Some Strictures upon a Biographical Performance, called The Quaker's Dream, composed by Mr N---o, and the Rev. Mr S----ds, Minister in the S----r S----t Meeting, Newcastle. By Fitz Adams.
Fitz Adams.Date: [1767?]- Books
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As you like it. For the Benefit of Mr. Cartwrigh To-Morrow, Thursday, June 25, 1789, A New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious, and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) The Beauties of the Drama, selected in the following Characters: Brutus, Prospero, Sir John Falstaff, Mercutio, And various Comic Characters, from foote. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a lecture on oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, Honour, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of hector and achilles, contrasted with those of humphrys and mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired Grand set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical Fire-Works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished. A Grand Fixed Central Piece, Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric branch, suspended from the capela by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever, Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. box 5s. saloon 3s. gallery 2s. Places for the Boxes to be taken, every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby-Door NB. The Public are most respectfully informed, their will be no Performance this Evening at the Lyceum.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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As you like it. This present Saturday, June 27, 1789, A New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) The Beauties of the Drama, selected in the following Characters: Brutus, Prospero, Sir John Flastaff, Mercutio, And various Comic Characters, from foote. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a lecture on oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of hector and achilles, contrasted with those of humphrys and mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired grand set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical Fire-Works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished A Grand Fixed Central Piece. Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric branch, suspended from the Cupola by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever. Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. Box 5s. Saloon 3s. Gallery 2s. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be taken every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby Door.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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Beyond lift every voice and sing : the culture of uplift, identity, and politics in black musical theater / Paula Marie Seniors.
Seniors, Paula MarieDate: [2009], ©2009- Books
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Alfred the Great, a drama for music. Formerly Composed by Command of his late Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. And Performed at Cliefdon, on the Birth-Day of her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta. The Musical Part of this Performance being then too short for an Evening's Entertainment of itself, the drama is new written, greatly improved from Mr. Mallet's play; and the music (excepting two or three things, which being particular Favourites at Cliefdon, are retained by Desire) new composed by Mr. Arne.
Mallet, David, 1705?-1765.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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A full vindication of the Right honourable Wm. Pitt and Wm. Beckford, esqrs. In answer to a scurrilous pamphlet, intituled, A letter from a right honourable person; and the answer to it, translated into verse. With counter-notes Historical, Critical, Political, &c. In which Every Argument of that boasted Performance is subverted, and the Conduct of those Gentlemen set in a true Light.
Date: 1762- Books
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The death of legal hope, the life of evangelical obedience. An essay on Galatians II. 19. Shewing, That while a Sinner is alive to the Law, as a Covenant, he cannot live to God in the Performance of Duty: And, that the moral Law is immutable in its Nature, and of perpetual Use, as the Rule of a Believer's Conduct. By Abraham Booth.
Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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A short history of the attempts that have been made to convert the popish natives of Ireland, to the establish'd religion; with a proposal for their conversion; and a vindication of Arch-Bishop Usher's opinion, concerning the Performance of Divine Offices to them in their own Language. By John Richardson, Rector of Annalt, alias Belturbet, in the Diocese of Kilmore in Ireland, and Chaplain to his Grace the Duke of Ormond, and the Lord Bishop of Clogher.
Richardson, John, 1664-1747.Date: 1713- Books
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The companion to the play-house: or, an historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, For the more readily turning to any particular Author, or Performance. In Two Volumes. ... Contains, A Critical and Historical Account of every Tragedy, Comedy, Farce, &c. in the English Language. The respective Merits of each Piece; and of the Actors who performed the principal Characters, are particularly examined and pointed out. ... Contains, The Lives and Productions of every Dramatic Writer for the English or Irish Theatres, including not only all those Memoirs that have been formerly writeen, but also a great Number of new Lives and curious Anecdotes never before communicated to the Public. - Also the Lives of our most celebrated Actors, who were likewise Authors of any Theatrical Composition from Shakespear and Johnson, down to the present Times.
Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767.Date: 1764- Books
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Midwifery brought to perfection, By Manual Operation; Illustrated In a Lecture, Containing I. The Reasons and Motives for instituting, and undertaking the Performance of a compleat Course of Midwifery. II. An Enquiry into the Merit of such a New and Laborious Enterprize. III. A Disquisition upon the Excellency of the Art of Midwifery, in its own Nature. IV. The Regular Method, and different Steps to be taken, in order to qualify and accomplish Pupils, both in the Theory and Practice of this most useful Science. By John Maubray, M. D.
Maubray, John, -1732.Date: MDCCXXV. [1725]- Books
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A letter to George Cheyne, M.D. F.R.S. shewing, the danger of laying down general rules to those who are not acquainted with the animal oeconomy, &c. for preserving and restoring health. Occasion'd by his Essay on health and long life. With Animadversions upon that Performance. The Circumstances of Diseases are infinitely various, and no general Rules whatsoever, can be applied to particular Cases, without the Knowledge of the Reason of the Rule, that is, without understanding the Animal Oeconomy, upon which all the Rules of Physick are built. Preface to Keill's Essay's.
Date: [1724]- Books
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The new-Blown bladder prick'd: or, a proper chastisement of one Jaques Spearman, An inferior Teacher among the Clergy at Royston, and second in Controversy to the great Mr. Melvil; occasioned by his impertinent and abusive pamphlet, intituled, Remarks on a dialogue, &c. Given by way of Letter to the worthy Gentleman, almost the only Admirer of his Performance. By Thomas Gibbons, Dissenting Minister at Royston. Together with A Letter from the Reverend Mr. Gill, shewing that he was not in the least assisting in the Dialogue I wrote, tho' this Writer roundly affirms the contrary.
Gibbons, Thomas, 1720-1785.Date: MDCCXL. [1740]- Books
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Flagellum: or, a dry answer to Dr. Hancock's wonderfully-comical liquid book, which he merrily calls Febrifugum magnum, or common water the best cure for fevers, &c. (a Book proved beyond Contradiction, to be wrote when the Doctor was asleep.) Wherein, Not only many obscure Passages, in that great Performance (which neither the Doctor nor any body else understood the meaning of) are ironically explain'd to the meanest Capacity; but the Use and Excellency of cold Water and stewed Prunes, is also clear'd up, beyond Contradiction. Very fit to be bound up with the Doctor's Book. By Gabriel John, a seventh son, and teacher of the occult sciences in Yorkshire.
John, Gabriel.Date: [1723]- Books
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Flagellum: or, a dry answer to Dr. Hancock's wonderfully-comical liquid book, which he merrily calls Febrifugum magnum, or common water the best cure for fevers, &c. (a Book proved beyond Contradiction, to be wrote when the Doctor was asleep.) Wherein Not only many obscure Passages, in that great Performance (which neither the Doctor nor any body else understood the meaning of) are ironically explain'd to the meanest Capacity; but the Use and Excellency of cold Water and stewed Prunes, is also clear'd up. Very fit to be bound up with the Doctor's Book. The second edition: with a postscript, containing a few merry reflections on a late bombastick pamphlet in defence of the doctor's book, wrote by one Tom Taylor, the first-born of all the Sons of Stupidity, and Bull-Rider to the Bear-Garden. By Gabriel John, a seventh son, and teacher of the occult sciences in Yorkshire.
John, Gabriel.Date: [1723]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Italian, French, Flemish, Dutch, and English schools, The property of Mr. Elwin, now on view and sale, At the Great Rooms, late the Royal Academy, Pall-Mall. In this Collection is that much-esteemed and rare Performance by Vandyck, the Subject of which is the Emperor Theodosius excommunicated the Church by Bishop Ambrose. - A short Account of the History is on the other side. Also will be found the Works of the following Masters, viz. Titian Correggio P. and A. Veronese Carracci Primatichio C. Marratti Carpioni Guercino P. Laura Panini S. Rosa Vandyck Rubens Teniers Rembrandt Berghem Wovermans Wynants Ruysdael P. Potter Lingleback Dubbels Poussin Coypel Mourheron Artois Ruysdael Weenix Both Pynaker Cuyp Vangoyen Vandeveldt, &c. The Doors will be open from Nine in the Morning till Seven in the Evening, (sundays excepted). - Catalogues 1s. Conditions of sale. Mr. Gregg attending the Rooms, has Authority to sell the Pictures at the Prices marked in his Catalogue, and to give Receipts for the same. Half the Price of the Pictures to be paid down, and the remaining Half at the Close of the Exhibition, when the Pictures will be delivered to the Purchaser. N. B. No lower Prices will be taken than those marked in his Catalogue.
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Sadler's Wells. This and the following Evenings, Extraordinary Exhibitions of posture work, and exertions of strength by The infant Hercules. In the Course of the Performances, will be exhibited a superb exhibition, called Les quatres fils Aimond; Or, The Four Valiant Brothers. In the above Performance will be exhibited a Display of The Broad Sword and Battle Axe, By Monsieur Durenci and Monsieur Boi-Maison, Two musical pieces, One entitled The Clown Turn'd Beau. And an entire new One, called The Sailor's Contrivance. Singers, Mr. Dighton, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Herryman, Master Abrahams, and Mr. Meadows, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Leffler. A new spectacle, of singing and dancing, called The Wool Trade; Or, The Staplers' Jubilee. In which will be introduced An Emblematical Procession Of the different Manufacturers, in Honor of Bishop Blaze. Consisting of Wool Staplers, Shearers, Combers, Carders, Scribblers, Spinners, Weavers, Dyers, and Dressers. The scenery, dresses, and decorations to the above, entirely New. Tight-Rope dancing, By The little devil, Master Richer, Madame La Romaine, And La Belle Espagnole. In which is introduced a whimsical Pas de Deux on the Rope, accompanied by a duerto, with eth Castanets and Drum, by The little devil and La Belle Espagnole. The whole to conclude with an entire new Entertainment, called. The Witch of the Lakes; Or, Harlequin in the Hebrides. The Scenes designed by Mr. Greenwood. The Music composed and compiled by Mr. Taylor. Boxes, Three Shillings and Six Pence; Pit, Two Shillings; Gallery, One Shilling. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Wells from Ten till Two. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock, begin at half past six precisely. Vivant Rex & Regina!
Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England)Date: 1788]- Books
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A supplement to the New Cyropædia: or, the reflections of Cyrus upon his travels. In six evening conversations betwixt that Prince and his Prime Minister. Being a criticism on Mr. Ramsay's Cyropædia. To which is added, another criticism upon the same Performance. In four conversations, betwixt the Marchioness de **** and Two Gentlemen of Distinction in France. Done into English from the French originals, printed at Paris and Nancy.
Date: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Books
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An essay upon loans: or, an argument proving that substantial funds settled by Parliament, with the Encouragement of Interests, and the Advances of Prompt Payment usually allow'd, will bring in loans of money to the Exchequer, in spight of all the conspiracies of parties to the contrary; while a Just, Honourable, and Punctual Performance on the part of the Government, supports the Credit of the Nation. By the author of the Essay upon credit.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCX. [1710]- Books
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The scripture doctrine of the deity of the son and Holy Spirit, represented in two sermons preached at Bristol, March 24, and April 21, 1765. Occasioned by a pamphlet, entitled An attempt to restore the supreme worship of God the Father Almighty. By George Williams, a Livery-Servant. Together with som animadversions on the preface to the second edition of that Performance, by T.A.O.T.C.O.A.D. By Caleb Evans.
Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791.Date: [1766]- Books
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An appeal to the Scriptures, concerning the assurance of faith: wherein this assurance, as founded on the direct testimony of God, is demonstrated to be absolutely essential -to the very Being of a Christian,-to the Enjoyment of every Christian Privilege,-And to the Performance of every Christian Duty. In a letter to a friend; occasioned by a late charge of Antinomianism against the author. The second edition, with considerable enlargements, and additional Answers to the most obvious and general Objections. By William Brooksbank.
T. G.Date: [1792?]- Books
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The truth acknowledged: or, sufficient proof to disabuse the publick, of the misrepresentations and false reports which have been maliciously spread abroad against the work of Mr. P. R. Fremont. By his Enemies, to hinder the Execution of his Performance which is a doing by Subscription. Published by the Author purely to engage the true Lovers of Sciences and fine Arts to render him Justice; and besides, as far as their Generosity will permit them, to honour him with the Favour of their Encouragement. These Sheets contain, 1. A Discourse pronounced by the Author before the Illustrious Royal Society, in the Name of his Grace the Duke of Montagu, his noble Patron. 2. Another Discourse by way of a Letter, addressed to Sir Hanse Sloane, Knight and Baronet; wherein the said Author answers to several Objections that have been made to him relating to his Undertaking, and proves, in the mean time, the usefulness of it to Physicians, Surgeons, &c. and not only to all those that make their Business in the noble Art of Painting, Sculpting and Engraving: And in short, whatever has any Relation to Drawing, but also to all Noblemen, Gentlemen and others, who would take Pleasure to acquire any Skill in that fine and noble Art before they enter upon their Travels. 3. And lastly, Approbations upon the Author's Performance, by several great Masters. Most humbly addressed To the King of Great Britain.
Frémont, Philippe Richard.Date: MDCCXXII. [1722]- Books
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A new sett of logarithmic solar tables, calculated and constructed for determining the latitude at sea, by Taking two Altitudes either in the Forenoon or Afternoon, with the intermediate Time by a common Watch; and that with Ease and Accuracy, independent of the Sun's Meridional Altitude. This Most Excellent and Useful Performance, does not only produce the true Latitude at any Time between Nine O'Clock in the Morning, and Three in the Afternoon; but also gives the true Time of the Day, when the greatest Altitude was taken to thirty Seconds by the Tables; and if a greater Degree of Accuracy is required, the same may be done by taking Proportional Parts. Whence the Sun's true Azimuth may be determined by One single Proportion.
Date: 1759- Books
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Remarks on the justification of the tenets of the Papists, lately published By Dr. James Butler, Who, in the Registry of Cashel, hath assumed and taken the Ecclesiastical Rank and Title of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cashel and Emly. Herein the whole of that Performance is given, and the Remarks are inserted at the Bottom of the Page, whereby all Protestants and all Papists of Property may be enabled to judge of the true Tendency of the Controversy excited by the said Dr. Butler, and of the danger of their situation; With a preface, by the Remarker, and an appendix, containing Extracts from several approved Writers of the Church of Rome. By A. Y. U. J. D. R. S. & S. A. S.
A.Y.U.J.D.R.S. & S.A.S.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
Learning, remembering, believing : enhancing human performance / Daniel Druckman and Robert A. Bjork, editors.
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