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The scheme for erecting an academy at Glasgow, set forth in its own proper colours. In a letter from a society of the inhabitants of that city, who are not yet tainted with a Taste for Literature; to their brethren of the same principles at Paisley.
Thom, William, 1710-1790.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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The merry musician; or, a cure for the spleen: being a collection of the most diverting songs and pleasant ballads, set to musick; adapted to every Taste and Humour. Together with a curious Compound of State Pills, to allay the Malady of Male-Contents. Part I.
Date: 1716-[33?]- Books
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Instructions for a young lady, in every sphere and period of life. Containing, A mother's advice to her daughters. Two letters to a Lady, upon the subject of religion; by a Clergyman. A letter to a young Lady on her Marriage, and, An Epistle upon the Cultivation of Taste.
Pennington, Sarah, Lady, -1783.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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The polite preceptor: or, a collection of entertaining and instructive essays ; selected from the best English writers, and Arranged in the most natural Order; with A View to inspire into the Minds of Youth the Love of Virtue, and the Principles of true Taste and just Reasoning.
Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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Poems, moral and divine. Collected from the Best Authors; Principally intended to instil good Impressions into Youth. And Worthy the Perusal of all Those, who have a Love to Virtue, and Taste for Poetry. These Themes shall last, when Homer's shall decay, And Arts, Arms, Kings, and Kingdoms, melt away.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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Ovid's epistles, translated into English verse; with critical essays and notes. Being part of a poetical and oratorial lecture, read in the Grammar-School of Ashford, in the County of Kent; and calculated to initiate Youth in the first Rudiments of Taste. By St: Barrett, A. M. Master of the said School.
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D.Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- Books
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An authentic history of the professors of painting, sculpture, & architecture, who have practised in Ireland; involving original letters from Sir Joshua Reynolds, which prove him to have been illiterate. To which are added, memoirs of the Royal Academicians; Being an Attempt to Improve the Taste of the Realm. by Anthony Pasquin, Esq.
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818.Date: [1796]- Books
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Lord Chesterfield's Advice to his son, on men and manners: or, a new system of education, In Which The Principles Of Politeness, The Art Of Acquiring A Knowledge Of The World, With Every Instruction Necessary To Form A Man Of Honour, Virtue, Taste, And Fashion, Are Laid Down In A Plain, Easy, & Familiar Manner.
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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Reflexions upon ridicule; or, what it is that makes a man ridiculous; and the means to avoid it. Wherein are represented the different manners and characters of persons of the present age; Of Unpoliteness. Indiscretión. Affectation. Foolish Vanity. the bad Taste. Imposture. the Morose Humour. Impertinence. Of Prejudice. Interest. Sufficiency. Absurdities. Caprice. False Delicacy. Decorum.
Bellegarde, M. l'abbé de (Jean Baptiste Morvan), 1648-1734.Date: MDCCVII. [1707]- Books
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Sequel to The English reader: or, elegant selections in prose and poetry. Designed to improve the highest class of learners in reading; to Establish a Taste for Just and Accurate Composition; and to Promote the Interests of Piety and Virtue. By Lindley Murray, Author of ̀̀english Grammar Adapted to the Different Classes of Learners,'' &c.
Date: 1800- Books
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Reflexions upon ridicule; or, what it is that makes a man ridiculous; and the means to avoid it. Wherein are represented the different manners and characters of persons of the present age; Of Unpoliteness. Indiscretion. Affectation. Foolish Vanity. the bad Taste. Imposture. the Morose Humour. Impertinence. Of Prejudice. Interest. Sufficiency. Absurdities. Crprice. False Delicacy. Decorum.
Bellegarde, M. l'abbé de (Jean Baptiste Morvan), 1648-1734.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]- Books
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Fifty small original, and elegant views of the most splendid churches, villages, rural prospects. and masterly pieces of architecture, adjacent to London. Drawn by the Eminent Mr. Chatelain, and Design'd for the Improvement of Such Gentlemen and Ladies as have a Taste for Drawing and Colouring, or are Delighted with the several Exhibitions, of the Diagonal Mirror.
Chatelain, Jean Baptiste Claude, 1710?-1771?.Date: [1750?]- Books
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A collection of poems upon various occasions. By Mr. Bernard Clarke. Never before printed. Numb. I. To which is added, an epistolary correspendence, with a lady of singular wit and humour. *** The Author hopes the Work will prove Entertaining to his Subscribers, as many Gentlemen of Taste, give him Reason to hope the Approbation of the Public.
Clarke, Bernard.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Instructions for a young lady, in every sphere and period of life. Containing, I. A mother's advice to her daughters. II. Two letters to a Lady upon the subject of religion, by a Clergyman. III. A letter to a Young Lady on her Marriage. IV. An Eristle upon the Cultivation of Taste. V. Fables for the Female-Sex.
Pennington, Sarah, Lady, -1783.Date: M.DCC.LXXIII. [1773]- Books
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The calendar of nature: or, youth's delightful companion. Containing, details of natural history, the narrative variegated with poetical quotations from the most celebrated authors. Embellished with engravings, representing the four seasons. Calculated principally to inspire a Taste for the most curious products of Art, as well as for the principal beauties of Nature. By J. Aikin, Esq.
Aikin, John, 1747-1822.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Impostures innocentes; or, a collection of prints from the most celebrated painters, viz. Rafael, Guido, Carlo Maratti, Poussin, Rembrandt, &c. Engraved in imitation of these masters, and according to the particular Taste of each. With a discourse on the prejudices of certain critics, in regard to engraving. By Bernard Picart, Designer and Engraver. With a short account of his life.
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A father's instructions; consisting of moral tales, fables, and reflections; designed to promote the love of virtue, A Taste For Knowledge, And AN Early Acquaintance With The Works Of Nature: by Thomas Percival, M. D. F.R.S. And A.S. Lond. F.R.S. And R.M.S. Edine. President Of The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Manchester, And Member Of Various Foreign Societies.
Percival, Thomas, 1740-1804.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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A father's instructions; consisting of moral tales, fables, and reflections designed to promote the love of virtue, A Taste For Knowledge, And AN Early Acquaintance With The Works Of Nature. By Thomas Percival, M. D. F. R. S. & S. A President Of The College Of Arts And Sciences. And Of The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Manchestfr: And Member Of The Royal Medical Societies, Of Equinburgh, And Of Paris, &c. &c.
Percival, Thomas, 1740-1804.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]- Books
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The compleat French-Master, for ladies and gentlemen. Containing I. A new methodical French grammar II. A Well-Digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues, on all manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the best French books, fit for a Lady's, or Gentleman's Library. For the Use of His late Highness the Duke of Glocester. By Mr. A. Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: MDCCXXXIII. [1733]- Books
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The compleat French-Master, for ladies and gentlemen. Containing I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A Well-Digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues, on all manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the best French books, fit for a Lady's, or Gentle-Man's Library. For the use of his late Highness the Duke of Glocester. By Mr. A. Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen: containing, I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well-digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the most approved French books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the Use of the late Duke of Glocester. By Mr A. Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen: containing, I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well-digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the most approved French books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the use of the late Duke of Glocester. By Mr A. Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: M,DCC,LXXXII. [1782]- Books
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen; containing, I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well digested and copious Vocadulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all Manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the most approved French books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the Use of his Highness William, sometime Duke of Gloucester. By Mr. Abel Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen; containing, I. A New Methodical French Grammar. II. A well-digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all Manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A Catalogue of the most approved French Books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the use of his Highness William, sometime Duke of Gloucester. By Mr. Abel Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: 1779- Books
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen: containing, I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well-digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the most approved French books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the use of the late Duke of Glocester. By Mr A. Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]