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The eight volumes of letters writ by a Turkish spy, who liv'd five and forty years undiscover'd at Paris: Giving an impartial account to the Divan at Constantinople, of the most remarkable transactions of Europe; and discovering several intrigues and secrets of the Christian Courts, (especially that of France) from the year 1637, to the year 1682. Written originally in Arabick, translated into Italian, from thence into English. And now published with a large historical preface and index to illustrate the whole. By the translator of the first volume.
Marana, Giovanni Paolo, 1642-1693.Date: MDCCXXXVI. [1736]- Archives and manuscripts
'Two surveys to investigate the relation of sickle-cell trait and malaria', with W Brass, RA Moore, GI Timms and T Oluoch, British Medical Journal, 5 Nov 1955
Date: 5 November 1955Reference: PP/FAK/C/3/38Part of: Foy, Henry (1900-1991), and Kondi, Athena (d.1994), Haematologists and nutrition researchers- Books
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The trade to India critically and calmly consider'd, and prov'd to be destructive to the general trade of Great Britain, as well as to the woollen and silk manufactures in particular.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: [1720]- Books
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Brutus and Cassius: or, some observations on the conduct of Brutus, in reproving his friend, and fellow-champion, of avarice, and a dishonourable attempt to screen Lucius Pella, a person guilty of bribery and corruption. Inscrib'd to the Right Honourable W P---y, Esq;
Date: 1725- Books
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The king of pirates: being an account of the famous enterprises of Captain Avery, the mock king of Madagascar. With His Rambles and Piracies; wherein all the Sham Accounts formerly publish'd of him, are detected. In two letters from himself; one during his stay at Madagascar, and one since his escape from thence.
Avery, John, active 1695.Date: [1720] [1719]- Books
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Interesting anecdotes of Henry IV. of France. Containing sublime traits and lively sallies of wit of that monarch; Digested into Chronological Order, forming a complete picture of the life of that Amiable and Illustrious hero. Translated from the French.
Prault, Louis-Laurent, -1803?.Date: 1792- Books
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Some reasons why it could not be expected the government wou'd permit the speech or paper of James Shepheard, Which he Delivered at the Place of Execution, To be printed. With some Account of the paper it self.
Date: [1718]- Books
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A briefe and accurate treatise, concerning, the taking of the fume of tobacco : vvhich very many, in these dayes, doe too too licentiously vse. In which, the immoderate, irregular, and vnseasonable vse thereof is reprehended, and the true nature and best manner of vsing it, perspicuously demonstrated. By Tobias Venner, Doctor of Physicke in Bath, in the spring and fall, and at other times, in the borough of North Petherton neare to the ancient hauen towne of Bridge-water in Somersetshire.
Venner, Tobias, 1577-1660Date: 1621- Pictures
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King George I representing royalty, a bishop representing episcopacy; and a judge representing law, all as seen through a telescope as inhabitants of the moon. Engraving by J. Moore, 18-- after W. Hogarth, 1724.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: [between 1800 and 1899]Reference: 579420i- Books
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The just complaint of the poor weavers truly represented, with as much answer as it deserves, to a pamphlet lately written against them entitled The weavers pretences examin'd, &c.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: [1719]- Books
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The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: Who lived eight and twenty years, all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; having been cast on shore by shipwreck, wherein all the men perished but himself. With an account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by pyrates. Written by himself.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: Who lived eight and twenty years all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; having been cast on shore by shipwreck, wherein all the men perished but himself. With an account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by pyrates. Written by himself.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The history of the principal discoveries and improvements, in the several arts and sciences: particularly the great branches of commerce, navigation, and plantation, in all parts of the known world.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727] [1726]- Books
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The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: who lived eight and twenty years, all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With An Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates. Written by himself.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The life, and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: who lived eight and twenty years all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With an Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates. Written by himself.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: who lived eight and twenty years all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With an Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates. Written by himself. The fourth edition. To which is added a map of the World, in which is Delineated the Voyages of Robinson Crusoe.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: who lived eight and twenty years all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With an Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates. Written by himself.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner: who lived eight and twenty years all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With an Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates. Written by himself.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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Music made easy to every capacity, in a series of dialogues; being practical lessons for the harpsichord, Laid Down in a New Method, So as to render that Instrument so little difficult, that any Person, with common Application, may play well; become a thorough Proficient in the Principles of Harmony; and will compose Music, if they have a Genius for it, in less than a Twelvemonth. Written in French by Monsieur Bemetzrieder, Musick Master to the Queen of France. And published at Paris, (with a Preface) by the Celebrated Monsieur Diderot, The whole translated, and adapted to the Use of the English Student, by Giffard Bernard, M. A. Perused and Approved of by Doctor Boyce and Doctor Howard.
Bemetzrieder, Anton, 1743-1817.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]-79- Books
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The tryal of Mr. John Whaley, on an action brought against him by Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, for a non-performance of a promise of marriage: try'd on Friday the 26th of June, 1730, at the sittings at Guildhall, in His Majesty's Court of Common-Pleas, before the Right Honourable Sir Robert Eyre.
Davis, Elizabeth, approximately 1700-Date: [1730?]- Books
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The history and remarkable life of the truly honourable Col. Jacque, commonly call'd Col. Jack, who was born a gentleman, put 'prentice to a pick-pocket, was six and twenty years a thief, and then kidnapp'd to Virginia. Came back a Merchant; was Five times married to Four Whores; went into the Wars, behav'd bravely, got Preferment, was made Colonel of a Regiment, came over, and fled with the Chevalier, is still abroad compleating a Life of Wonders, and resolves to dye a General.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXXIII. [1723]- Books
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The great law of subordination consider'd; or, the insolence and unsufferable behaviour of servants in England duly enquir'd into. Illustrated With a great Variety of Examples, Historical Cases, and Remarkable Stories of the Behaviour of some particular Servants, suited to all the several Arguments made use of, as they go on. In ten familiar letters. Together with a Conclusion, being an earnest and moving Remonstrance to the House-Keepers and Heads of Families in Great-Britain, pressing them not to cease using their utmost Interest (especially at this Juncture) to obtain sufficient Laws for the effectual Regulation of the Manners and Behaviour of their Servants. As also a proposal, containing such heads or constitutions, as wou'd effectually answer this great end, and bring servants of every class to a just (and yet not a grievous) regulation.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: [1724]- Books
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The history and remarkable life of the truly honourable Col. Jacque, commonly call'd Col. Jack, who was born a gentleman, put 'prentice to a pick-pocket, was six and twenty years a thief, and then kidnapp'd to Virginia. Came back a merchant, married four wives, and five [sic] of them prov'd whores; went into the wars, behav'd bravely, got preferment, was made colonel of a regiment, came over, and fled with the Chevalier, and is now abroad compleating a life of wonders, and resolves to dye a general.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXXIII. [1723, i.e. 1722]- Books
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The history and remarkable life of the truly Honourable Colonel Jaque, vulgarly call'd, Colonel Jack; Who was born a gentleman, put 'prentice to a pick-pocket, flourish'd six and twenty years as a thief, and was then kidnapp'd to Virginia: came back a merchant, was five times married to four whores, went into the wars, behav'd bravely, got preferment, was made colonel of a regiment, return'd again to England, follow'd the fortunes of the Chevalier de St. George, is now abroad compleating a life, of wonders and resolves to die a general.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1724- Books
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The fortunate mistress: or, a history of the life and vast variety of fortunes of Mademoiselle de Beleau, afterwards call'd the Countess de Wintselsheim, in Germany. Being the person known by the name of the Lady Roxana, in the time of King Charles II.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1724