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The album of Streatham; or, ministerial amusements. An authentic edition. To which are added, the bulse; a Pindaric ode: Jekyll; an ecologue: and the journal of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas.
Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time. Representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements.
Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]
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Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
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A satirical view of London: comprising free strictures on the manners and amusements of the inhabitants of the English metropolis; observations on literature and the fine arts; and amusing anecdotes of public characters ... / [John Corry].
Corry, John, approximately 1770-Date: 1815
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Aphoristic observations proposed to the consideration of the public, respecting the propriety of admitting the atrical amusements into country manufacturing towns. By Rowland Hill, A.M. Late of St. John's College, Cambridge.
Hill, Rowland, 1744-1833.Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]
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Polite amusements, containing select histories equally instructive and entertaining. Viz. The platonic lovers. The fair pilgrim, or Double Disguise. The generous lovers, or the fatal Effects of Jealousy. Translated from the French.
Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]
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Time well spent: or, instructive amusements in winter evenings, for children, from five to twelve years of age. By a well-wisher to the forming the infant mind to religion and virtue.
Well-wisher to the forming the infant mind to religion and virtue.Date: 1765
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The album of Streatham; or, ministerial amusements. To which are added, Harry and Billy; an eclogue: Jekyll; an ecolgue: The bulse; an ode: and The journal of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas.
Date: 1789
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Walking amusements for chearful Christians. To which are added, various pieces, in prose and verse: with a map of the roads to happiness and misery. By the author of Solitary Walks, &c.
Wright, George, Esq.Date: 1775
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The affecting history of two young gentlewomen, who were ruined by their excessive attachment to the amusements of the town. To which are added, Many Practical Notes, By Dr. Typo, P.T.M.
Typo, Dr. (Thomas).Date: [1780?]
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Puerilia: or, amusements for the young. Consisting of a collection of songs, adapted to the fancies & capacities of those of tender years, ... Divided into three parts, ... By John Marchant, ...
Marchant, John, active 18th century.Date: 1751
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New amusements of the German Spa. Written in French, in the year 1763. By J.P. De Limbourg, M.D. Senior Fellow of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Montpelier. In two volumes.
Limbourg, Jean-Philippe de, 1726-1811.Date: M,DCC,LXV. [1765]
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Virginia White Sulphur Springs : with the analysis of its waters, the diseases to which they are applicable, and some account of society and its amusements at the springs / by J.J. Moorman.
Moorman, J. J. (John Jennings), 1802-1885.Date: 1874
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Healthful amusements, and ingenious exercises: or the nobleman's pocket companion in sports & recreations. Containing the art and cunning in hunting, The Names and Descriptions of the Beasts of Chace; the Choice of Hounds, &c. The managing of Horses, Racing, &c. The method of Hawking. Of Bowling. Of Tennis. Of Cock-Fighting. Of Fowling. How to take all manner of Fowls and Birds; The Art of Fishing, and sundry curious baits, and how to procure and keep them for Fishing.
Date: [1770?]
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The every-day: or, everlasting calendar of popular amusements, sports, pastimes, ceremonies, manners, customs, and events, incident to each of the three hundred and sixty-five days, in past and present times / [William Hone].
Hone, William, 1780-1842Date: 1831
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A new song called The village crim. con. or, Snob versus Snip. To which is added The wreck.
Date: [1750?]
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A [n]ew song called Easter Monday for ever; or The cobler at the Cave-Hill. Mr. Clarke, and his bacon, Pat of Londonderry, and Marry to her cot return'd.
Date: [1750?]
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Walking amusements for chearful Christians; or Trades spiritualized: To which are added, various pieces, in prose and verse: with a map of the roads to happiness and misery. By the author of Solitary Walks, &c.
Wright, George, Esq.Date: 1775
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The Newcastle magazine: or, Monthly journal. Being a compendium of the history, politics, literature, arts, manners, and amusements, of the times: selected from the London magazines. Together with many original pieces, in prose and verse.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]-
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Italian scenery; representing the manners, customs, and amusements of the different states of Italy / containing thirty-two coloured engravings by James Godby, from the original drawings by P. van Lerberghi. The narrative by M. Buonaiuti.
Godby, James, active 1790-1815.Date: 1806
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Natural magic: or, physical amusements revealed, by Philip Astley, Riding-Master, Westminster-Bridge, London; Great Part of which are intended to be added to the several Entertainments of the above Place, for the Year 1785, only.
Astley, Philip, 1742-1814.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]
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The every-day book: or, everlasting calendar of popular amusements, sports, pastime, ceremonies, manners, customs, and events, incident to each of the three hundred and sixty-five days, in past and present times / By William Hone.
Hone, William, 1780-1842Date: 1826-1827
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Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements. By Lindley Murray, with some additions.
Date: 1799
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The Historical and local new Bath guide : containing an accurate description of the public buildings, institutions, and amusements of the city; with observations on the medicinal virtues, and directions for the use of the hot waters.
Date: 1823
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A rough sketch of modern Paris; or, letters on society, manners, public curiosities, and amusements, in that capital / written during the last two months of 1801 and the first five of 1802. By J.G. Lemaistre, esq.
Lemaistre, J. G. (John Gustavus), -1840.Date: 1803

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The album of Streatham; or, ministerial amusements. An authentic edition. To which are added, the bulse; a Pindaric ode: Jekyll; an ecologue: and the journal of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas.

Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time. Representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements.

Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements.

A satirical view of London: comprising free strictures on the manners and amusements of the inhabitants of the English metropolis; observations on literature and the fine arts; and amusing anecdotes of public characters ... / [John Corry].

Aphoristic observations proposed to the consideration of the public, respecting the propriety of admitting the atrical amusements into country manufacturing towns. By Rowland Hill, A.M. Late of St. John's College, Cambridge.

Polite amusements, containing select histories equally instructive and entertaining. Viz. The platonic lovers. The fair pilgrim, or Double Disguise. The generous lovers, or the fatal Effects of Jealousy. Translated from the French.

Time well spent: or, instructive amusements in winter evenings, for children, from five to twelve years of age. By a well-wisher to the forming the infant mind to religion and virtue.

The album of Streatham; or, ministerial amusements. To which are added, Harry and Billy; an eclogue: Jekyll; an ecolgue: The bulse; an ode: and The journal of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas.

Walking amusements for chearful Christians. To which are added, various pieces, in prose and verse: with a map of the roads to happiness and misery. By the author of Solitary Walks, &c.

The affecting history of two young gentlewomen, who were ruined by their excessive attachment to the amusements of the town. To which are added, Many Practical Notes, By Dr. Typo, P.T.M.

Puerilia: or, amusements for the young. Consisting of a collection of songs, adapted to the fancies & capacities of those of tender years, ... Divided into three parts, ... By John Marchant, ...

New amusements of the German Spa. Written in French, in the year 1763. By J.P. De Limbourg, M.D. Senior Fellow of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Montpelier. In two volumes.

Virginia White Sulphur Springs : with the analysis of its waters, the diseases to which they are applicable, and some account of society and its amusements at the springs / by J.J. Moorman.

The every-day: or, everlasting calendar of popular amusements, sports, pastimes, ceremonies, manners, customs, and events, incident to each of the three hundred and sixty-five days, in past and present times / [William Hone].

A new song called The village crim. con. or, Snob versus Snip. To which is added The wreck.

A [n]ew song called Easter Monday for ever; or The cobler at the Cave-Hill. Mr. Clarke, and his bacon, Pat of Londonderry, and Marry to her cot return'd.

Walking amusements for chearful Christians; or Trades spiritualized: To which are added, various pieces, in prose and verse: with a map of the roads to happiness and misery. By the author of Solitary Walks, &c.

The Newcastle magazine: or, Monthly journal. Being a compendium of the history, politics, literature, arts, manners, and amusements, of the times: selected from the London magazines. Together with many original pieces, in prose and verse.

Italian scenery; representing the manners, customs, and amusements of the different states of Italy / containing thirty-two coloured engravings by James Godby, from the original drawings by P. van Lerberghi. The narrative by M. Buonaiuti.

Natural magic: or, physical amusements revealed, by Philip Astley, Riding-Master, Westminster-Bridge, London; Great Part of which are intended to be added to the several Entertainments of the above Place, for the Year 1785, only.

The every-day book: or, everlasting calendar of popular amusements, sports, pastime, ceremonies, manners, customs, and events, incident to each of the three hundred and sixty-five days, in past and present times / By William Hone.

Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements. By Lindley Murray, with some additions.

The Historical and local new Bath guide : containing an accurate description of the public buildings, institutions, and amusements of the city; with observations on the medicinal virtues, and directions for the use of the hot waters.

A rough sketch of modern Paris; or, letters on society, manners, public curiosities, and amusements, in that capital / written during the last two months of 1801 and the first five of 1802. By J.G. Lemaistre, esq.