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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]- E-books
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Proposals for publishing the modern part of the Universal history. Compiled from original writers, by the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history ..
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The Modern part of the universal history . Compiled from original writers. By the authors of the antient. Which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest account of time, to the present. Vol. XIV.
Date: M.DCC.LXIII. [1763]- E-books
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Proposals for republishing the antient part of the universal history; in twenty-one volumes To be followed, without interruption, by the modern part: which will perfect the work, and render it a complete body of history, from the earliest accounts of time, to the present.
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A complete and universal English dictionary including not only I. A full explanation of difficult words and technical terms in all faculties and professions ... To the whole is added, an outline of antient and modern history; ... A new edition corrected and improved. By the Rev. James Barclay, ..
Barclay, James, Curate of Edmonton.Date: 1792- E-books
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The new, complete, authentic, and universal system of geography Being a complete modern history and description of the whole world. Containing a particular, full, accurate, circumstantial, and entertaining account, (including the antient and present state,) of all the various countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. As divided into empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and colonies, and as subdivided into continents, islands, provinces, peninsulas, isthmuses, seas, oceans, gulphs, straits, rivers, harbours, deserts, lakes, promontories, capes, bays, districts, governments, principalities, &c. &c. &c. Together with the particulars of their situations, extent, boundaries, limits, climate, soil, natural and artificial curiosities and productions; laws, religions, revolutions, conquests and treaties, antiquities, revenues, naval and military force, &c. Likewise geographical descriptions of all the cities, capital towns, villages, their distance and bearing, universities, fortifications, castles, forts, seaports, mountains volcanos, metals, aqueducts, docks, arsenals, minerals, fossils, ruins, palaces, temples, churches, structures, edifices, public and private buildings, roads, &c. contained in each part of the universe. Also useful and entertaining historical and descriptive relations of all their customs, manners, genius, trade, commerce, agriculture, learning, policy, arts, sciences, manufactures, tempers, dispositions, amusements, habits, stature, shape, colours, virtues, vices, riches or poverty, entertainments, language, and singular ceremonies at births, marriages, and funerals, titles of distinction, &c. of the different inhabitants: and a genuine history of all sorts of birds, beasts, fishes, reptiles, insects, vegetable productions, flowers, herbs, fruits, plants, gums, &c. found in the various regions. Including all the valuable discoveries made in the most remarkable voyages and travels to different parts of the world from the earliest period to the present time. Particularly all the modern discoveries in the southern and northern hemispheres. Comprising every interesting circumstance, and entertaining narrative, contained in Captain Cook's voyages round the world. Together with all other modern discoveries of other circumnavigators, viz. Lord Mulgrave, Wallis, Carteret, Byron, Anson, Forrest, Clerke, Bougainville, Wilson, King, Gore, Solander, &c. Including those of the Pelew Islands. Also the last accounts of New Holland, and the English Colony of Botany Bay; and a particular description of Port Jackson, Norfolk Island, &c. where the convicts are now settled, &c. &c. &c. Likewise the substance (systematically arranged) of Bruce's travels into Abyssinia to discover the source of the river Nile in Egypt. The whole being brought down to the present time, and forming the most extensive and original production on the subject ever published, wherein a great variety of improvements are included, not to be found in any other work of the kind. To which will be added a new, complete, and easy introduction to geography and astronomy; giving an useful and entertaining explanation of the principles and terms of both sciences, the figure, motion, &c. of the earth, planets, &c. latitude, longitude, use of the globes, maps, the compass, the nature of winds, of earthquakes, comets, thunder, lightning, air, and other important and authentic particulars, &c. By George Henry Millar, Esq. author of a New system of natural history, now publishing with universal applause. Assisted by several gentlemen, celebrated for their knowledge in the science of geography, particularly William Langford, Esq. who accompanied Captain Cook in making the new discoveries. Calculated to convey useful and entertaining knowledge to all ranks and degrees of people, for as a celebrated author justly observes, "There is not a son or a daughter of Adam but has some concern in geography." The whole embellished with near two hundred capital engravings, being the most elegant set of copper-plates ever published in a work of this kind, and consisting of beautiful views, land and water prospects, dresses of the various inhabitants of different countries, their singular ceremonies, amusements, customs, &c. Also necessary maps, charts, draughts and plans, &c. finely engraved by the most eminent artists.
Millar, George Henry.Date: [1785?]- Books
A new and authentic 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 genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, kingdoms, states, republics, provinces, continents, islands, oceans &c. ... likewise containing ... Captain Cook's voyages round the world ... the whole forming a complete collection of voyages and travels / By the Rev. Thomas Bankes ... Edward Warren Blake Esq., Alexander Cook, Esq., and Thomas Lloyd. Embellished with near two hundred ... engravings, consisting of views, antiquities, customs, ceremonies, besides whole sheet maps, plans, charts, &c.
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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 situatuions, 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 an 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, govermnents, &c. Also exact descriptions 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 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. With a great variety of curious articles, communicated by gentlemen who have travalled 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 modern at 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 navigations and travellers who have published their discoveries in the various language throughout the world. By the Reverend Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. and [blank] Alexander Cook, A.M. Teacher of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. Enriched with upwards of one hundred and fifty beautiful engravings, consisting of views, whole-sheet maps, plans, charts, antiquities, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles, vegetables, men, manners, customs, ceremonies, &c. The whole executed in a superior stile, by the first artists in the kingdom.
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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 gentine history and description of the whole world as consisting of empires, kingdoms, states, republics, provinces, continents, islands, oceans, &c. various countries cuies, towns, promontoories, capes, bays, peninsulas, isthmusses, gulphs, rivers, harbours, lakes, aqueducts, mountains, volcanos, caverns, deserts, &c.&c. throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America: their respective situtations, extent, latitude, longitude, boundaries, climates, soil, natural and artificial curiosities, mines, metals, mineral, trees, shrubs, the various kinds of fruits, flowers, herbs and vegetable productions. With an account of the religion, laws, customs, manners, genius, tempers, habits, amusements, and singular ceremonies of the respective inhabitants; their arts, science, manufactures, learning trade, commerce, military and civil governments; &c. Also exact descriptions 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, see-sights, 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. 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 every appeared in print before. To which is added 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. 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. Enriched with upwards of one hundred beautiful engravings, consisting of views, whole-sheet maps, plans, charts, antiquities, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles, vegetables, men, manners, customs, ceremonies, &c. the whole executed in a superior stile, by the first artists in the kingdom.
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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
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The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd: or, An Universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations Whether, angelical, diabolical, or human-souls departed. Shewing I. Their various returns to this world, with sure rules to know, by their manner of appearing, if they are good or evil ones. II. The differences of the apparitions of antient and modern times; and an enquiry into the scriptural doctrine of spirits. III. The many species of apparitions, their real exstence, and operations by divine appointment. IV. The nature of seeing ghosts, before, and after, death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The effects of fancy, vapours, dreams, hyppo, and of real, or imaginary appearances. VI. A collection of the most authentic relations of apparitions, particularly that surprizing one attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq; adorn'd with cuts.
Daniel DefoeDate: 1729- E-books
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The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations; whether, angelical, diabolical, or human souls departed. Shewing I. Their various Returns to this World; with sure Rules to know, by their Manner of Appearing, if they are Good or Evil ones. II. The Differences of the Apparitions of Antient and Modern Times; and an Enquiry into the Scriptural Doctrine of Spirits. III. The many Species of Apparitions, their real Existence, and Operations by Divine Appointment. IV. The Nature of seeing Ghosts before, and after, Death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The Effects of Fancy, Vapours, Dreams, Hyppo, and of real, or imaginary Appearances. VI. A Collection of the most Authentic Relations of Apparitions, particularly that surprizing One attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq; adorn'd with cuts.
Daniel DefoeDate: [1738]- E-books
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A new universal history of the religious rites, ceremonies, and customs of the whole world or, a complete and impartial view of all the religions in the various nations of the universe. Both Antient and Modern, from the Creation down to the present Time. Containing, besides many other Curious, Instructive and Entertaining Particulars, a full and authentic Account of the Rise and Progress, including the antient and present State of Religion amongst the Jews, Egyptians, Carthagenians, Druids, Bramins, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes, Persians, Chinese, Japanese, Africans, and all the other Idolatrous and Pagan Nations, Mahometans, Greeks, Christians, Romish Church, with the various Orders of her Communion, &c. &c. Together with a very particular History of the Protestant or Reformed Churches, and of all the Sects and Denominations in Great-Britain and Ireland, and the Colonies abroad, viz. the Church of England, -Scotland, Lutherans, Moravians, Dissenters, Presbyterians, Calvinists, Arminians, Independents, Baptists, Arians, Socinians, Quakers, Nonjurors, Sandimanians, Antinomians, &c. Comprehending also a genuine and circumstantial Description of all the most material lesser Sects, Parties, Heresies, and Religious Opinions, since the first Promulgation of Christianity; and likewise the Ecclesiastical Laws and History concerning every Religion. To which are added the most important Transactions of Church Councils, Assemblies, Synods, &c. &c. I. An Account of those Persons by whom the various Modes of Worship were established, and the Means used in propagating them. II. The most satisfactory Information concerning their Tenets, Creeds, Sentiments and Doctrines, with respect to religious, moral and civil Obligations. III. The Causes which promoted their Prevalence in the World; the Methods taken for their Support; and the Reasons why many of them have sunk into Obscurity. IV. Their general Consequences and Effects in operating on the Minds and Conduct of Men. V. The Ceramonies and Discipline in their different Temples, Cathedrals, Churches, Mosques, Sanctuaries, and other Places of Worship. VI. Their Forms, Ceremonies and Customs in Marriage, Births, Funerals, &c. Vii. A Display of the several Sacrifices, and the Dresses of the Priests and Religious Orders; with an Account of the early Attachment of Mankind to Idolatry. Viii. An exact Summary of the different Objects of Adoration, Deities and Idols; Times and Places of religious Observance, Fasts and Festivals; with a Survey of the Utensils employed at Altars, in Divine Offices, &c. and whatever else is worthy of Notice respecting the origin or present State of every sacred Institution. The Whole being the Result of many Years study, and comprising not only all that is valuable on the Subject of Religion, but also a Variety of new and interesting Matter relative to the Manners and Customs of all Nations, not to be found in any other Work. Designed to Form a Complete Family Library. Including The Whole Body of Divinity, According to the different religious Usages in every Part of the known World. Calculated for Christians of all Denominations; And illustrated by Quotations from the most celebrated Authors. By William Hurd, D.D. Embellished with a set of numerous folio copper-plates, more elegantly designed and engraved than any usually given with periodical Publications. Messrs. Walker, Collyer, Taylor, &c. have united their successful Endeavours in finishing them in the highest Taste: And to make the Whole as superb and masterly as possible, a great number of Ornamental Borders are added by an eminent Hand.
Hurd, WilliamDate: [1780?]- E-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.
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A critical history of the Athanasian Creed . Representing the opinions of antients and moderns concerning it: with an account of the manuscripts, versions, and comments, ... By Daniel Waterland, ..
Waterland, Daniel, 1683-1740.Date: 1728
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Athenæ Oxonienses. : An exact history of all the writers and bishops who have had their education in the most antient and famous University of Oxford, from the fifteenth year of King Henry the Seventh, A.D. 1500, to the author's death in November 1695. Representing the birth, fortune, preferment, and death of all those authors and prelates, the great accidents of their lives, and the fate and character of their writings. To which are added, the fasti, or annals, of the said University / By Anthony Wood.
Anthony WoodDate: 1721- E-books
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The antient history of the Egyptians , Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Mr. Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. Vol. I.
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- E-books
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Observations and inquiries relating to various parts of ancient history containing dissertations on the wind Euroclydon, and on the island Melite, together with an account of Egypt in its most early state, and of the Shepherd Kings: wherein The Time of their coming, the Province which they particularly possessed, and to which the Israelites afterwards succeded, is endeavoured to be stated. The Whole calculated to throw Light on the History of that Antient Kingdom, as well as on the Histories of the Assyrians, Chaldeans, Babylonians, Edomites, and other Nations. By Jacob Bryant.
Jacob BryantDate: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]- E-books
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Observations and inquiries relating to various parts of ancient history containing dissertations on the wind Euroclydon, and on the island Melite, together with an account of Egypt in its most early state, and of the Shepherd Kings: wherein The Time of their coming, the Province which they particularly possessed, and to which the Israelites afterwards succeded, is endeavoured to be stated. The Whole calculated to throw Light on the History of that Antient Kingdom, as well as on the Histories of the Assyrians, Chaldeans, Babylonians, Edomites, and other Nations. By Jacob Bryant.
Jacob BryantDate: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]- E-books
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An ecclesiastical history , antient and modern, from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century: in which The Rise, Progress, and Variations of Church Power are considered In their Connexion with the State of Learning and Philosophy, and the Political History of Europe during that Period. By the late learned John Lawrence Mosheim, D. D. And Chancellor of the University of Gottingen. Translated from the original Latin, And accompanied with Notes and Chronological Tables, by Archibald Maclaine, D.D. In five volumes. To the whole is added an accurate index. A new edition.
Mosheim, Johann Lorenz, 1694?-1755.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]
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A collection of papers on the subject of athletic exercises. &c. &c. / by Sir John Sinclair, Bart. M.P.
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An ecclesiastical history , antient and modern, from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century: In which The Rise, Progress, and Variations of Church Power are Considered In their Connexion with the State of Learning and Philosophy, and the Political History of Europe during that Period. By the late learned John Lawrence Mosheim, D.D. And Chancellor of the University of Gottingen. Translated from the original Latin, And accompanied with Notes and Chronological Tables, by Archibald Maclaine, D.D. In six volumes. To the whole is added an accurate index.
Mosheim, Johann Lorenz, 1694?-1755.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- E-books
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The ogygia vindicated against the objections of Sir George Mac Kenzie, King's Advocate for Scotland in the Reign of King James II. (A posthumous work) by Roderic O'flaherty, Esq; to which is annexed, an epistle from John Lynch, D.D. to M. Boileau, the Historian of the University of Paris, on the Subject of Scotish Antiquities. With a dissertation on the origin and antiquities of the antient Scots, and notes, critical and explanatory, on Mr. O'flaherty's text, by C. O'Conor, Esq.
O'Flaherty, Roderic, 1629-1718.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- E-books
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Tracts of the learned and celebrated antiquarian Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty . Videlizet, I. A peculiar promptuary of time; wherein is displayed a most exact Directory for all particular Chronologies in any Family whatsoever. II. The true pedigree and lineal Descent of the most antient and honourable Family of the Urquharts, in the house of Cromarty, from the creation of the World until the year of God 1652: with a Continuation of said Genealogy down to the present Time, extracted from the Records of the Lyon-Office. III. A curious dissertation on the universal language. IV. A vindication of the honour of Scotland, in the Characters of several hundreds of Scotsmen, his contemporaries, celebrated both at home and abroad for their Wit, Learning, or Military Prowess; in which is contained an Account (much more complete than any hitherto published) of the Life and Death of the admirable Crichton of Clunie: The whole interspersed with many curious and interesting Particulars relative to Scotland, the Clans, and other renowned Scotsmen, not taken notice of by any other Writer; and tending to illustrate many Passages in our History, hitherto very obscure.
Urquhart, Thomas, Sir, 1611-1660.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- E-books
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A view of the city of Glasgow or, an account of its origin, rise and progress, with a more particular description thereof than has hitherto been known. Containing The Foundation of the Episcopal See, with the Succession of the Bishops and Archbishops from the Year 1122, till the late happy Revolution; the Erection of the Town into a Royal Burgh, with the subsequent Grants from the Crown thereto; the Account of the Cathedral Church, as well as the other Churches of the City, the Hospitals, Halls, Streets, Lanes, Markets, Fairs, the several Incorporations, the Sett of the Merchants and Deacon-Converners Houses, the Rise, Growth and Progress of Trade, the several Benefactors to the City, the University, the Buildings, and Builders, Gardens, and Walks here, from the Time of its Foundation to the present Time, Illustrated with many curious and useful Observations and Reflections. Collected from many antient Records, Charters, and other antient Vouchers, and from the best Historians and private Manuscripts. By John Mcure alias Campbel, Clerk to the Registration of Seisins and other Evidents for the District of Glasgow.
John M'UreDate: MDCCXXXVI. [1736]