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The complete measurer: or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetic, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals, by Cross-Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers, relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber. Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The tenth edition. To which is added, an appendix, 1. Of Gauging. 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all Tradesmen; especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Painters, Joiners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- Books
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The modern part of an universal history, from the earliest account of time. Complied from original writers. By the authors of the antient part.
Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- Books
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Travels through Germany, Bohemia, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, and Lorrain. Giving a true and just description of the present state of those countries; Their Natural, Literary, and Political History; Manners, Laws, Commerce, Manufactures, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Coins, Antiquities, Curiosities of Art and Nature, &c. Illustrated With Copper-Plates, engraved from Drawings taken on the Spot. By John George Keysler, Fellow of the Royal Society in London. Carefully translated from the second edition of the German. In four volumes. ...
Keyssler, Johann Georg, 1693-1743.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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The young mathematician's guide: being a plain and easy introduction to the mathematicks. In five parts. Viz. I. Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal, with all the useful Rules; And a General Method of Extracting the Roots of all Single Powers. II. Algebra, or Arithmetick in Species; wherein the Method of Raising and Resolving Equations is rendered Easy; and illustrated with Variety of Examples, and Numerical Questions. Also the whole Business of Interest and Annuities, &c. performed by the Pen. III. The Elements of Geometry, contracted, and Analytically demonstrated; with a new and easy Method of finding the Circle's Periphery and Area to any assigned Exactness, by one Equation only: Also a new way of making Sines and Tangents. IV. Conick Sections, wherein the chief Properties, &c. of the Ellipsis, Parabola, and Hyperbola, are clearly demonstrated. V. The Arithmetick of Infinites explained, and rendered Easy; with it's Application to superficial and solid Geometry. With an appendix of practical gauging. By John Ward. The tenth edition, carefully corrected. To which is added, a supplement, containing the history of logarithms and an index to the whole Work.
Ward, John, active 1698-1709.Date: 1758- Books
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Meditations and contemplations. In two volumes. Containing, vol. I. Meditations among the tombs; Reflections on a flower-graden; and, A descant on creation. Vol. II. Contemplations on the night; Contemplations on the starry heavens; and, a winter-piece. By James Hervey, A.M. late Rector of Weston-Favell, in Northamptonshire. The fifteenth edition.
Hervey, James, 1714-1758.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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Ovid's metamorphoses, in fifteen books: With the arguments and notes of John Minellius translated into English. To which is marginally added, a prose version; viz. The very words of Ovid, digested into the proper order in construing; by the asistance of which young scholars, of but a very small acquaintance with the rules of grammar, may be enabled of themselves, with ease and pleasure, to learn their lessons without interruption to the teacher. For the use of schools. By Nathan Bailey, author of the Universal, etymological, English dictionary.
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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The Pilgrim's progress from this world, to that which is to come: The third part. Delivered under the similitude of a dream; shewing the several difficulties and dangers he met with, and the many victories he obtained over the world, the flesh, and the Devil: together with his happy arrival at the cœlestical city, and the glory and joy he found to his eternal comfort. To which is added, the life and death of John Bunyan, author of the first and second parts; (compleating the whole progress.)
Date: 1760- Books
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A history of the cruel sufferings of the Protestants, and others, by Popish persecutions, in various countries: together with a view of the reformations from the Church of Rome. Interspersed with the Barbarities of the Inquisition. By Question and Answer. Faithfully compiled from a great Number of Authors, in different Languages, By John Lockman, Secretary to the Society of the Free British Fishery: Author of the History of England, and Roman History, by Question and Answer. Writ principally for Schools: and being intended as a Preservative from Popery and arbitrary Power, may be of Use in all Protestant Families.
Lockman, John, 1698-1771.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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A new naval history: or, compleat view of the British marine. In which the Royal Navy and the merchant's service are traced through all their periods and different branches: with The Lives of the Admirals and Navigators, who have Honour'd this Nation, and Distinguish'd Themselves by their Conduct, Courage, Victories, and Discoveries. including The most considerable Naval Expeditions, and Sea-Fights: our right to The Dominion of the Sea, and the Dignity of the British Flag: the Laws and Regulations for The Government and Oeconomy of His Majesty's Navy; and The Business and Management of the several Royal Yards and Docks in this Kingdom. to which are added Our Right and Title to the British Colonies in North-America: and An Abstract of the Laws now in Force for regulating our Trade and Commerce. Illustrated with copper plates. By John Entick, M.A.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LVII. [1757]- Books
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The adventures of Roderick Random. In two volumes. ...
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display'd. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. II. Translated from the original French, by Mr. Humphreys.
Pluche, Noël Antoine, 1688-1761.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display'd. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. IV. Translated from the original French.
Pluche, Noël Antoine, 1688-1761.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display'd. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Vol. III. Translated from the original French.
Pluche, Noël Antoine, 1688-1761.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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Liturgia: seu Liber Precum Communium, et administrationis sacramentorum, aliorumque rituum et ceremoniarum in ecclesia anglicana recetus: itémque forma et modus creandi, ordinandi, et consecrandi episcopos, presbyteros, et diaconos. Epistolae, Evangelia, et Psalmi inseruntur juxta Sebastiani Castellionis versionem.
Church of England.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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The modern gazetteer: or, A short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An introduction to geography; with directions for the use of the terrestrial globe. II. The situation and extent of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, and chief towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: also, a description of the most considerable seas, lakes, rivers and mountains, all rang'd in alphabetical order. III. The produce, manufactures, trade, constitution, forces, revenues, and religion, of the several countries. IV. The genealogies and families of the emperors, kings, and princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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The modern gazetteer: or, a short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the public news, and other historical occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An Introduction to Geography; with Directions for the Use of the Terrestrial Globe. II. The Situation and Extent of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and chief Towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: Also, a Description of the most considerable Seas, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, all rang'd in Alphabetical Order. III. The Produce, Manufactures, Trade, Constitution, Forces, Revenues, and Religion, of the several Countries. IV. The Genealogies and Families of the Emperors, Kings, and Princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon. The sixth edition, with great additions, and a new set of maps, viz. The World, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Germany.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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The modern gazetteer: or, a short view of the several nations of the world. Absolutely necessary for rendering the Public News, and other Historical Occurrences, intelligible and entertaining. Containing, I. An introduction to geography; with Directions for the Use of the Terrestrial Globe. II. The Situation and Extent of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and chief Towns, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America: Also, a Description of the most considerable Seas, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, all rang'd in Alphabetical Order. III. The Produce, Manufactures, Trade, Constitution, Forces, Revenues, and Religion, of the several Countries. IV. The genealogies and families of the emperors, kings, and princes, now reigning. By Mr. Salmon,
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1949-1964Reference: GC/213/A/4Part of: Gaddum, Sir John- Books
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A practical discourse concerning a future judgment, under the following heads: Viz. I. The proof of a future judgment. II. Concerning the time of judgment. III. Who shall be our judge, viz. the man Christ Jesus. IV. The manner and circumstances of Christ's appearance, and the awful solemnities of judgment. V. Who are to be judged; viz. the world, or all mankind. VI. For what we shall be judged. VII. Concerning the righteousness of the future judgment, and the rule where by we shall be judged. VIII. The conclusion. By William Sherlock, D.D. late dean of St. Paul's.
Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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A practical discourse concerning death. By William Sherlock, D.D. Late Dean of St. Paul's.
Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707.Date: M DCC LX [1760]- Books
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The odyssey of Homer. Translated by Alexander Pope, Esq; ...
Homer.Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]- Books
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The iliad of Homer. Translated by Alexander Pope, Esq; ...
Homer.Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]- Books
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Instructions for them that come to be confirmed: by way of question and answer. With prayers for them to use before and after their confirmation. By Rob. Nelson, Esq.
Nelson, Robert, 1656-1715.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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Figures of the most beautiful, useful, and Uncommon plants described in The Gardeners dictionary, exhibited on Three Hundred Copper Plates, Accurately Engraven after drawings taken from nature. With The Characters of their Flowers and Seed-Vessels, Drawn when they were in their greatest Perfection. To which are added, Their Descriptions, and an Account of the Classes to which they belong, according to Ray's, Tournefort's, and Linnaeus's Method of Classing them. By Philip Miller, F. R. S. Member of the Botanic Academy at Florence, and Gardener to the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries at their Botanic Garden at Chelsea. In Two Volumes. ...
Miller, Philip, 1691-1771.Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]- Books
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The great duty of frequenting the Christian sacrifice, and the nature of the preparation required; with suitable devotions, partly collected from the ancient liturgies. To which are prefixed, instructions for confirmation.
Nelson, Robert, 1656-1715.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]