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An hymn to the creator of the world. The thoughts taken chiefly from Psal. civ. To which is added in prose, an idea of the creator from his works.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added, A Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the antients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added, A Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]- Books
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An account of the first settlement, laws, form of government, and police, of the Cessares, a people of South America: in nine letters, from Mr. Vander Neck, one of the senators of that nation, to his friend in Holland. With notes by the editor.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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An hymn to the creator of the world. The thoughts taken chiefly from Psalm civ. To which is added, in prose, an idea of the creator from his works.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the antients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added a Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns, (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Four lines in Latin from Cicero]
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M,DCC,LXXV. [1775] (Price six shillings bound)- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading and public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M,DCCC. [1800]- Books
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Britain's remembrancer. Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. The character of this age and nation. A brief view from history, of the effects of the vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest empires and states of former times. Remarkable deliverances this nation has had in the most imminent dangers; with suitable reflections. Some hints, shewing what is in the power of the several ranks of people, and of every individual in Britain, to do toward securing the state from all its enemies.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: [1747]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where though useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice;--the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: --M,DCC,LXXXII. [1782]- Books
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Political disquisitions; or, An enquiry into public errors, defects, and abuses. Illustrated by, and established upon facts and remarks, extracted from a variety of authors, ancient and modern. Calculated to draw the timely attention of government and people, to a due consideration of the necessity, and the means, of reforming those errors, defects, and abuses; of restoring the constitution, and saving the state. By J. Burgh, gentleman; author of the Dignity of human nature, and other works. ...
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M,DCC,LXXV. [1775]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations where though useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons, and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons, and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Four lines in Latin from Cicero]
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The art of speaking. Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations where though useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons, and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: 1793- Books
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Thoughts on education, tending chiefly to recommend to the attention of the public, some particulars relating to that subject; which are not generally considered with the regard their importance deserves. By the author of Britain's remembrancer.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: 1749- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant; being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore.
Date: M.DCC.XCVII. [1797]- Books
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Lessons in elocution: or A selection of pieces, in prose and verse, for the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. By William Scott. To which are prefixed, Elements of gesture, illustrated by four elegant copper-plates; and Rules for expressing, with propriety, the various passions and emotions of the mind.
Date: M,D,CC,XCVII. [1797]- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant: being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: caluclated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator and Seaman's new daily assistant.
Date: M,DCC,XCII. [1792]- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant: being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator and Seaman's new daily assistant.
Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant; being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator, and Seaman's ne daily assistant.
Date: M,DCC,XCIV. [1794]