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The new, Complete, and Universal History of Scotland, from the earliest authentic accounts to the present time. Comprehending an impartial detail of every remarkable transaction, and singular Occurrence, relating to War, Peace, Government, Policy, Commerce, Religion, Literature, Arts, &c. &c. (ancient and Modern) from Fergus, the first king, to the present year of his Majesty George III. Including the Customs and Manners of the Times, and the State of the Nation, during a Period of above 2100 Years. Together with Sketches of the Characters of all the Monarchs, And genuine Memoirs of other Eminent Persons both in Church and State. Likewise, (what is not to be found in any other Work of the Kind) a correct Copy of the Articles of the Treaty of Union with England Which were ... by both Kingdoms in the Reign of Queen Anne, 1707. By Rober Murray, Esq. Of Aberdeen. Embellished with an elegant frontispiece, and an accurate map of Scotland including the Neighbouring Islands.
Murray, Robert, of Aberdeen.Date: [1782?]- Books
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The new royal geographical magazine; or, a modern, complete, authentic, and copious system of universal geography : containing a complete, ... history and description of all the several parts of the whole world; ... To which will be added, a new and easy guide to geography and astronomy, ... Carefully written and compiled from the late journals of the voyages and travels of Captains Phillips, King, Ball, Hunter, White, ... &c. By Michael Adams, ...
Adams, Michael, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn.Date: [1794?]- Books
All about science : philosophy, history, sociology & communication / Maria Burguete, Bento da Rocha Cabral Institute for Scientific Research, Portugal, Lui Lam, San Jose State University, USA, editors.
Date: [2014]- Books
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A new, royal, authentic, complete, and universal system of geography; or, A modern history and description of the whole world. Containing new, full, accurate, authentic, and interesting accounts and descriptions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, as consisting of continents, islands, oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, promontories, capes, bays, peninsulas, isthmusses, gulphs, &c. And as divided into empires, kingdoms, states, and republics. Together with a description of their limits, ... Comprising every interesting discovery and circumstance in the narratives of Captain Cook's voyages round the world. Together with all the recent discoveries made in the Pelew Islands, New Holland, New South Wales, Botany Bay, Port Jackson, Norfolk Island, north and west coasts of America, the interior parts of America, Africa, China, Caffraria, India East and West, Arabia, Madagascar, Russia, &c. &c ... By George Augustus Baldwyn, Esq. Assisted by many gentlemen eminent for their knowledge in the science of geography; particularly by Charles Andrew Robertson, Esq.-Clement Walley Oulion, Esq.-and Henry Hogg, M.A. author of the New universal letter writer, and teacher of geography, astronomy, navigation, &c.
Baldwyn, George Augustus.Date: [1794?]- Books
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A modern, authentic and com[plete] system of universal geography. Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres; and containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, ... With the various countries, cities, towns, .... Thoughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: together with their respective situations, extent, latitude, longitude, ... together with a complete history of every empire, kingdom, and state, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. In which is introduced, to illustrate the work, a considerable number of the most accurate whole sheet maps, forming a complete atlas. To which is added complete guide to geography, astronomy, ... with an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Cook's voyages. Together with all the discoveries made by other mariners since the time of that celebrated circumnavigator. Also, a particular description of the improved state of the new colony formed at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, where the convicts are now settled. Including a particular account of the excursions and discoveries made in the interior parts of New Holland. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian's family Bible. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any thing that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Bankes, Thomas, 1744-Date: [1790?]- Books
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A new, royal, and complete system of universal geography, antient and modern; Including All the late important Discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated Navigators of various Nations, in the different Hemispheres, From The Celebrated Columbus, the First Discoverer of America, to the Death of our no less celebrated Countryman Captain Cook, &c. And containing a genuine history and description of the whole world, AS Consisting Of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Republics, Provinces, Continents, Islands, Oceans, &c. With The Various Countries, Cities, Towns, Promontories, Capes, Bays, Peninsulas, Isthmusses, Gulphs, Rivers, Harbours, Lakes, Mountains, Volcanos, Deserts, &c. Throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, And America: Together With Their respective Situations, Extent, Latitude, Longitude, Boundaries, Climates, Soil, natural and artificial Curiosities, Mines, Metals, Minerals, Trees, Shrubs, Fruits, Flowers, Herbs and vegetable Productions. With an Account of the Religion, Laws, Customs, Manners, Genius, Habits, Amusements, and Ceremonies of the respective Inhabitants: Their Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, Military and Civil Governments, &c. Also exact Descriptions of The various Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, amphibious Creatures, Reptiles, Insects, &c: Together With A Complete History of every Empire, Kingdom, and State. Also An Account of the most remarkable Battles, Sieges, Sea-Fights, and various. Revolutions that have taken Place in different Parts of the World. The Whole Forming AN Authentic And Entertaining Account Of Every Thing Worthy Of Notice Throughout The Whole Face Of Nature, Both by Land And Water. To which is added, A complete Guide to Geography, Astronomy, the Use of the Globes, Maps, &c. With AN Account Of the Rise, Progress, and present State of Navigation throughout the Known World. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable Discovery throughout the Whole of Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World. Together with those of other Modern Circumnavigators, particularly Byron, Carteret, Wallis, Clerke, Gore, King, Forrest, and Willson. Also containing a particular Account of the Pelew Islands, &c. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton, in Monmouthshire, And Author of the Christian's Family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. Alexander Cook, Esq. and Thomas Lloyd. Embellished with near tw hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of Views, Antiquities, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Customs, Ceremonies, besides Whole Sheet Maps, Plans, Charts, &c. executed in a much superior Stile than any Thing that has ever appeared in this Kingdom.
Date: [1790?]- Books
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A new and authentic system of universal geography, antient and modern: All the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigator of various nations, in the different hemispheres, from the celebrated Columbus, the first discoverer of America, to the death of our no less celebrated contryman Captain Cook, &c. and containing a genuine history and description whole world, as consisting of empires, kingdoms, states, republics, provinces, continents, Islands, oceans, &c. with the various countries, cities, towns, promotories, capes, bays, peninsulas, isthmusses, gulphs, rivers, harbours, lakes, mountains, volcanos, deserts, &c. ... To which is added a complete guide to geography, astronomy the use of the globes, maps, &c. with an account of the rise, progress, and present state, of navigation, throughout the known world. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable discovery throughout the whole of Captain Cook's voyages round the world. Together with those of the modern circumnavigators, particularly byron, carteret, wallis, clerke, gore, King, forrest, and Wilson. Also containing a particular account of the Pelew Islands. And the latest accounts of the English colony of botany bay: with a particular description of Port Jackson, Norfolk Island, &c. where the convicts are now settled. The whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels. By the Rev. Thomas Bankes, vicar of dixton, in monmouthshire and author of the christian's family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. Alexander Cook, Esq. and Thomas Lloyd. Embellished with near two hundred beautiful engravings, consisting, of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, &c. together with whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c. executed in a much superior stile than any work of the like kind that has ever appeared in this kingdom.
Bankes, Thomas, 1744-Date: [1788]- Books
Generic : the unbranding of modern medicine / Jeremy A. Greene.
Greene, Jeremy A., 1974-Date: 2014- Books
Historical aspects of critical illness and critical care medicine / guest editors Anand Kumar, Joseph E. Parrillo.
Date: 2009- Books
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An essay on the learning, genius, and abilities, of the fair-sex: proving them not inferior to man, From a Variety of Examples, Extracted From Ancient And Modern History. Translated from the Spanish of El theatro Crı́tico.
Feijoo, Benito Jerónimo, 1676-1764.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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By the King's royal license and authority. A new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography antient and modern: Including All the late important Discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated Navigators, of various Nations, in the different Hemispheres; and containing a complete genuine history and description of the whole world. As Consisting of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Republics, Provinces, Continents, Islands, Oceans, &c. with the Various Countries, Cities, Towns, Promontories, Capes, Bays, Peninsulas, Isthmusses, Gulphs, Rivers, Harbours, Lakes, Aqueducts, Mountains, Volcanos, Caverns, Deserts, &c. &c. throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America: together with Their respective Situations, Extent, Latitude, Longitude, Boundaries, Climates, Soil, natural and artificial Curiosities, Mines, Metals, Minerals, Trees, Shrubs, the various Kinds of Fruits, Flowers, Herbs and vegetable Productions. with as Account of The Religion, Laws, Customs, Manners, Genius, Tempers, Habits, Amusements, and singular Ceremonies of the respective Inhabitants: their Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, Learning, Trade, Commerce, Governments, &c. Also exact Description of The various Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, amphibious Creatures, Reptiles, Insects, &c. peculiar to each Country; including every Thing curious, as related by the most eminent Travellers and Navigators, from the earliest Accounts to the present Time. Likewise The Essence of the Voyages of the most enterprising Navigators of different Nations and Countries, from the celebrated Columbus, the first Discoverer of America, to the Death of our no less celebrated Countryman Captain Cook, &c. &c. Together with A concise History of every Empire, Kingdom and State. Including An Account of the most remarkable Discoveries, Settlements, Battles, Sieges, Sea-Fights, and various Revolution that have taken place in different Parts of the World. The Whole forming an authentic and entertaining Account of every thing worthy of Notice throughout the whole Face of Nature, both by Land and Water. With a great Variety of curious Articles, communicated by Gentlemen who have travelled in various Parts, and by Captains of Ships, &c. none of which ever appeared in Print before. To which is added, A Complete Guide to Geography, Astronomy, the Use of the Globes, Maps, &c. With an Account of The Rise, Progress, and present State of Navigation throughout the Known World. Published by the Royal Licence and Authority of His Britannic Majesty King George III. And containing every important, interesting, valuable and entertaining discovery throughout the whole of Captain Cook's voyages Round the World. Together with those of all other Made as well as Antient Circumnavigators round the Globe, particularly those of Byron, Mulgrave, King, Clerke, Gore, Carteret, Wallis, Bougainville, &c. (performed by Order of his Britannic Majesty) As well as all other Modern Navigators and Travellers who have published their Discoveries in the various Languages throughout the World. By the Reverend Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton in Monmouthshire, and Author of the Christian's Family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. and Alexander Cook, A. M. Teacher of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation.
Date: [1790?]- Books
Calling the spirits : a history of seances / Lisa Morton.
Morton, Lisa, 1958-Date: 2020- Books
Science : a history of discovery in the twentieth century / [edited by] Trevor I. Williams.
Date: 1990- Books
Quo vadis medical healing : past concepts and new approaches / Susanna Elm, Stefan N. Willich, editors.
Date: [2009], ©2009- Books
Medical innovations in historical perspective / edited by John V. Pickstone.
Date: 1992- Journals
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The Journal of modern history
Date: 1929-- Books
A history of the university in Europe. Vol. 2, Universities in early modern Europe (1500-1800) / editor, Hilde de Ridder-Symoens / general editor, Walter Rüegg.
Date: [1996]- Books
Milk : a local and global history / Deborah Valenze.
Valenze, Deborah M., 1953-Date: [2011], ©2011- Journals
The history of European universities : work in progress and publications.
Date: 1978-1982- Books
Divine fury : a history of genius / Darrin M. McMahon.
McMahon, Darrin M.Date: 2013- Books
Sleep medicine : a comprehensive guide to its development, clinical milestones, and advances in treatment / Sudhansu Chokroverty, Michel Billiard, editors.
Date: [2015]- Books
Chymists and chymistry : studies in the history of alchemy and early modern chemistry / Lawrence M. Principe, editor.
International Conference on the History of Alchemy and Chymistry (2006 : Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia)Date: [2007], ©2007- Books
Hundred years of the University of Calcutta : a history of the University issued in commemoration of the centenary celebrations / board of editors: Pramathanath Banerjee [and others].
Date: 1957- Books
Pharmacology & drug discovery : compilation of edited interviews conducted by the History of Modern Biomedicine Research Group, Queen Mary University of London / edited by E M Tansey and A Zarros.
Date: 2017- Books
Improving Hoosiers : Indiana and the wide scope of American eugenics / Alexandra Minna Stern, guest editor.
Date: [2010], ©2010