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The compleat history of Sweden, from its origin to this time: comprehending the lives and reigns of all its Kings and governors, the several Revolutions, Wars, Riches, Forces, Strength, and Interest of that Nation, in Respect to the other Kingdoms of Europe. Written by the famous Samuell Puffendorf, late Chancellor of State in that Kingdom. Faithfully translated from the original High-Dutch, and carefully continued down to this present Year.
Pufendorf, Samuel, Freiherr von, 1632-1694.Date: 1702- Books
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The compleat history of Sweden, from its origin to this time: comprehending the lives and reigns of all its kings and governors, the several Revolutions, Wars, Riches, Forces, Strength, and Interest of that Nation, in Respect to the other Kingdoms of Europe. Written by the famous Samuell Puffendorf, late Chancellor of State in that Kingdom. Faithfully translated from the original High-Dutch, and carefully continued down to this present year.
Pufendorf, Samuel, Freiherr von, 1632-1694.Date: 1702- Books
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A collection of treaties of peace, commerce, and alliance, between Great-Britain and other powers, from the year 1619 to 1734. To which is added, a discourse on the Conduct of the Government of Great - Britain, in Respect to Neutral Nations. By the Right Hon. C. Jenkinson, Secretary at War. The whole being a supplement to A collection of treaties, between Great Britain and other Powers, from the Revolution, in 1688. In Two Volumes.
Great Britain.Date: [1781]- Books
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Love of our country. A sermon, preached in the Cathedral Church of St. Patrick, Dublin, March 17th, 1756, being the anniversary festival of St. Patrick;before the Right Honourable Sir Arthur Gore, Grand President; And The Friendly Brothers of the Ancient and most Benevolent Order of St. Patrick. And with all Humility and Respect inscribed to the Grand President and Friendly Brothers. By William Henry, D. D. Rector of Urney, F. R. S.
Henry, William, -1768.Date: Printed in the Year, MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A sermon preached in the parish church of St. Martin, Birmingham, on Sunday November 15, 1778, occasioned by the death of the Rev. John Parsons, A. M. Rector of the said Parish, And one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Warwick; Humbly Dedicated to his Memory as a Tribute of Respect, By the Rev. William Toy Young, A. B. Scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford, and Curate to the Deceased. Published at the Request of the Parishioners.
Young, William Toy, 1754 or 1755-1817.Date: [1778]- Books
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A philippic oration, against The Pretender's Son, And his adherents. Addressed To the Protestants of the North of Ireland, and, With all Humility, Respect, and Affection, Inscribed to that most Loyal Body, By William Henry, Rector of Urney in the Diocese of Derry, and Chaplain to His Grace Josiah, Lord Archbishop of Tuam. Published by the Approbation, and at the Desire of the Deputy Governors, Gentlemen, and Clergy of the County of Donegal, assembled at a General Quarter-Sessions held at Lifford, October 11th, 1745.
Henry, William, -1768.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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The vestry laid open; or, a full and plain detection of the many gross abuses, impositions, and oppressions of select-vestries. In two parts. Part I. Containing an account of the duty of parish officers, with Respect to their Election, Assessments, Application of the Publick Money, Accounts, &c. Part II. Many instances of abuses in every branch of their duty : With a Proposal for a Reformation of the Tyrannical Oppressions of these Officers. With Remarks upon the Electing and Fining of Constables, the unequal Billeting of Soldiers, &c. Necessary for all Householders in Town and Country: By Joseph Phipps.
Phipps, Joseph.Date: [1739]- Books
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The vestry laid open; or, a full and plain detection of the many gross abuses, impositions, and oppressions of select-vestries. In two parts. Part I. Containing an account of the duty of parish officers, with Respect to their Election, Assessments, Application of the Publick Money, Accounts, &c. Part II. Many instances of abuses in every branch of their duty: With a Proposal for a Reformation of the Tyrannical Oppressions of these Officers. With Remarks upon the Electing and Fining of Constables, the unequal Billeting of Soldiers, &c. Necessary for all Householders in Town and Country: By Joseph Phipps.
Phipps, Joseph.Date: [1739]- Books
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The legislative rights of the commonalty vindicated; or, take your choice! Representation and Respect: Imposition and Contempt. Annual Parliaments and Liberty: Long Parliaments and Slavery. Wherein it is contended, upon the Unalterable Principles of Law and the Constitution, that an Equal and Complete Representation in Parliament, and Annual Elections, are at this Day the undoubted Rights of the Commonalty of this Realm; notwithstanding the supposed Validity of certain Acts of Parliament: And wherein is also shewn precisely how far (and it is to a most alarming Degree) the People are Absolutely Enslaved already, notwithstanding they vainly imagine themselves free. The second edition. By John Cartwright.
Cartwright, John, 1740-1824.Date: 1777- Books
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De laudibus legum Angliæ. Written originally in Latin by Sir John Fortescue Lord Chief Justice, and after Lord Chancellor to King Henry VI. Translated into English, illustrated with the notes of Mr. Selden, and great variety of remarks with Respect to the Antiquities, History, and Laws of England. To which are prefix'd Mr. Selden to the reader, and a large historical preface. To the whole are added the preface of the first editor, with the Testimonies of Bale, Pits, and Du Fresne; the summs of Sir Ralph de Hengham, Lord Chief Justice to King Edward I. commonly call'd Hengham magna and Hengham parva, with Mr. Selden's notes; and a copious index.
Fortescue, John, Sir, 1394?-1476?.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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The tavern scuffle: or, the club in an uproar ; occasion'd by a hot dispute, between Mr. Swell-Gut, a Brewer, And and Mr. Scorch-Gut, a Distiller, concerning Geneva, the reigning liquior now in vogue among the common People. Plainly shewing the ill Effects arising from the Use of that Liquor, both in Respect to the Body of Man in Particular, and the publick Welfare in General. With the comical Observations and Opinions of Toby Funk the Tobacconist, Peter Dash the Vintner, Benjamin Bolus the Apothecary, Moderator; and Mr. Oliver Hum-Drum, Chairman. The whole Dispute committed to Writing, with all imaginable Justice, and submitted to the Judgment of the Publick. By Saynought Slyboots, Secretary.
Slyboots, Saynought.Date: [1726]- Books
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A collection of tracts, Concerning the Present State of Ireland, With Respect to its Riches, Revenue, Trade and Manafactures. Containing I. Seasonable Remarks on Trade. With some Reflections on the Advantages that might accrue to Great Britain, by a proper Regulation of the Trade of Ireland. II. An Essay on Trade in General; and, on that of Ireland in Particular. III. Considerations on two Papers lately publish'd. The first call'd Seasonable Remarks, &c. And the other, an Essay on Trade in General, and that of Ireland in particular. IV. An Appeal to the Reverend Dean Swift, by way of Reply to the Observer on Seasonable Remarks. V. A Letter in answer to a Paper, intitl'd, An Appeal to the Reverend Dean Swift.
Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
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The seaman's new vade mecum; containing a practical essay on naval book-keeping, with the method of keeping the captain's books, and complete instructions in the duty of a captain's clerk. Also, Shewing the various Forms established in the Navy for every Service, as well in Respect to the Captain, as to the Purser, Surgeon, Boatswain' Gunner, Carpenter, and Purser's Steward. The Method of forming a Signal-Book for Use in Battle, from the general Signals given out by the Commander in Chief; and also an Explanation of the Numerary and other Signals. A Treatise on the Duty of Officers, and the Pay of Officers and Seamen. An Explanation of Sea Terms. With many other Particulars relating to Maritime Concerns. The second edition with considerable additions. Illustrated with copper plates . By R. Liddel, Purser in the Royal Navy.
Liddel, Robert.Date: MDCCXCIV. [1794]- Books
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An essay in praise of women: or, a looking-glass for ladies to see their perfections in. With Observations how the Godhead seem'd concern'd in their Creation: What Respect is due to them on that Account: How they have behaved in all Ages, and especially in our Saviour's Time. Our modern Ladies prov'd no less virtuous and industrious than those in King Solomon's Time: Those in and about London no less so than those in the Country. Several Observations of their Virtues surpassing those of Men's. Their Dress commended. The Use of the Tea-Table vindicated. Remarks upon Music and Dancing, and other Recreations fit for Ladies. Exhortations to the Knowledge of one's Self. Drunkenness and Sloth corrected. Incontinency condemn'd, and the Beauty of Chastity illustrated. Proper Advice for the Ladies to beware of Fortune-Hunters. Exhortations to keep good Company, and Cautions to refrain bad. Also, Observations and Reflections in Defence of the Fair Sex, against base and satyrical Authors; proving them not only erroueous and diabolical, but repugnant to Holy Scripture. The Whole being a Composition of Wit and Humour, Morality and Divinity, fit to be perused by all the Curious and Ingenious, especially the Ladies. By J. Bland, Professor of Physic.
Bland, James, Professor of Physic.Date: 1735- Books
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An essay in praise of women: or, a looking-glass for ladies to see their perfections in. With Observations how the God Head seem'd concern'd in their Creation: What Respect is due to them on that Account: How they have behaved in all Ages, and especially in our Saviour's Time. Our modern Ladies prov'd no less virtuous and industrious than those in King Solomon's Time: Those in and about London no less so than those in the Country. Several Observations of their Virtues surpassing those of Men's. Their Dress commended. The Use of the tea-table vindicated. Remarks upon Music and Dancing, and other Recreations fit for Ladies. Exhortations to the Knowledge of one's Self. Drunkenness and Sloth corrected. Incontinency condemn'd, and the Beauty of Chastity illustrated. Proper Advice for the Ladies to beware of Fortune-Hunters. Exhortations to keep good Company, and Cautions to refrain bad. Also, Observations and Reflections in Defence of the Fair Sex, against base and satyrical Authors; proving them not only erroneous and diabolical, but repugnant to Holy Scripture. The Whole being a Composition of Wit and Humour, Morality and Divinity, fit to be perused by all the Curious and Ingenious, especially the ladies. By J. Bland, Professor of Physic.
Bland, James, Professor of Physic.Date: 1733- Books
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Useful architecture in twenty-one new designs for erecting parsonage-houses, farm-houses, and inns; with their respective offices, &c. of various Dimensions at the most moderate Expence, the Largest not exceeding Five Hundred Pounds, and the Smallest under One Hundred Pounds. As will evidently appear By their several Dimensions and Estimates Particularly set forth with Respect both to Brick and Stone, Adapted to the usual Measurement of Great Britain and Ireland. Together with a supplement, containing several designs for building with timber only, with Estimates annext in like Manner. The Whole intended as an Improvement of what has hitherto been given on that Subject, and rendered both Practicable and Beneficial to all concerned in Building. By William Halfpenny, Architect and Carpenter.
Halfpenny, William, -1755.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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Memoirs of the administration of the Right Honourable William Pitt, or an inquiry into the causes and consequences of his conduct, In Respect to different Departments, Bodies, and Public Individuals of the State. In a letter to the Right Hon. the Earl of Suffolk, In Consequence of his Lordship's Motion in Parliament, and Conferences with his Majesty, for the Removal of Ministers. By David Gam, Esq.
Gam, David.Date: 1797- Books
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The moderate reformer: or, a proposal to correct some abuses in the present establishment of the Church of England, in a manner that would tend to make it more useful to the advancement of religion, And to increase the Respect and Attachment of the People to its Clergy: and Likewise To improve the Condition of the Inferior Clergy. By a friend to the Church of England.
Maseres, Francis, 1731-1824.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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Some thoughts concerning the unusual qualities of the air. Containing some cautions necessary to prevent malignant and pestilential or contagious distempers. As also Proper Medicines to prevent the ill Effects of Malignancy and Contagious Infection, either in Respect of Malignant Fevers, the Small-Pox; or Intermitting Fevers or Agues, especially where Endemical or Epidemical, as in Kent and Essex. By Richard Boulton, sometime of Brazen-Nose Colledge in Oxford.
Boulton, Richard, 1676 or 1677-Date: MDCCXXIV. [1724]- Books
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The late Lord Beilhaven's memorable speeches in the last Parliament of Scotland, holden at Edinburgh, in November 1706. On the Subject-Matter of the then projected union of Both Kingdoms. Wherein (among many other Remarkable Particulars) the slavish Homage and Respect that the People of Scotland should, on the Event of such union, be in Time oblig'd to pay to every Petty English Exciseman, is expressly predicted. With an Occasional preface, By the editor.
Belhaven, John Hamilton, Baron, 1656-1708.Date: MDCCXXXIII. [1733]- Books
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A short history of the Common-Prayer, shewing the various alterations made therein, at different times, and the many attempts since the last review in 1661, for further Improvement, in order to render our Liturgy more perfect. Wherein Several Objections against another Review are answered, and some supposed Difficulties, with Respect to the Convocation, are removed With remarks on three letters in the magazines: also the sentiments of Dean Prideaux for a reformation of the two universities.
Date: [1749]- Books
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The sacrament of the Lord's Supper, generally necessary to salvation: being a supplement to the True account of the doctrine of Christ and of the primitive church, with Respect to the Eucharist, &c. Shewing, The Obligation and Extent of the Duty, as to the Frequency of performing it; the Preparation for it, and from what Hands it should be received to make it effectually the Body and Blood of Christ to the Receiver. By Humfrey Clayton, Rector of Brissingham in Norfolk, Author of The True Account, &c.
Clayton, Humfrey.Date: 1737- Books
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Proposals for carrying on the war with vigour, Raising the Supplies within the Year, And Forming a national militia. To which are added, Considerations in Respect to Manufacturers and Labourers, and the Taxes paid by them; the Inconveniencies of Credit for small Sums, and the Courts lately erected to recover them. Intended to demonstrate, That it is not the Dearness of the Labour of the Poor, but the Profits and Expences of higher Classes of People, which are the real Clog on the Foreign Trade and Commerce of England.
Date: 1757- Books
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The duke of Anjou's succession considered, as to its legality and consequences; With Reflections on the French King's Memorial to the Dutch, and on what may be the Interest of the several Princes and States of Christendom, with Respect to the present Conjuncture. To which is added at large, because referr'd to in the Book, The Clause of Louis XIV's Contract of Marriage, renouncing the Spanish Succession. His Ratification of the Same. His Queen, the Infanta's Renunciations. The Article of the Treaty of the Pyranees, and The Clause of Philip Iv's Will, confirming the said Renunciations.
Date: 1701- Books
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The duke of Anjou's succession considered, as to its legality and consequences; with reflections on the French King's memorial to the Dutch, and on what may be the Interest of the several Princes and States of Christendom, with Respect to the present Conjuncture. To which is added at large, because refer'd to in the Book, The Clause of Louis XIV's Contract of Marriage, renouncing the Spanish Succession. His Ratification of the same. His Queen, the Infanta's Renunciation. The Article of the Treaty of the Pyrenees, and The Clause of Philip Iv's Will, confirming the said Renunciations.
Date: 1701