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The praise of folly. Translated from the best Latin edition of Erasmus, by W. Kennet, late Lord Bishop of Peterborough. Illustrated with fifty curious cuts, by the Celebrated Hans Holbeine. To which is prefixed, the author's epistle to Sir Thomas More. And the life of the author, by Thomas Brown.
Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536.Date: [1785?]- Books
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A new book of cyphers; more compleat and regular than any yet extant. Wherein the whole alphabet (twice over) consisting of 600 cyphers, is variously changed, inter-woven, and reversed; ... The whole (with the English translated into French) engraven on 56. copper-plates. Composed by Colonel Parsons.
Parsons, William, 1658-1725?.Date: 1704- Books
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The romp. A musical entertainment. In two acts. As performed at the Theatres Royal.
Lloyd, T. A.Date: [1789]- Books
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The romp. A musical entertainment. In two acts. Altered from Love in the city, by Mr. Bickerstaff. As it has been acted at the Theatres Royal in Dublin and York, and now performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: 1786- Books
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A journey through France, and part of Spain; including many curious and interesting observations. Illustrated by a correct view of Montserrat, and many other descriptive engravings. To which is added, general hints to strangers who travel in France. By Philip Thicknesse.
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719-1792.Date: 1798- Books
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A familiar treatise on the sacrament. By George Haggitt, M. A. Rector of Beachamwell, Norfolk.
Haggitt, George, 1757-1795.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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The present uncertainty in the knowledge of med'cines, in a letter to the Physicians in the Commission for Sick and Wounded Seamen. With a Postscript to Physicians, shewing the Necessity of a True Theory of Diseases. By W. Corkburn, M. D. a Fellow of the Royal Society, and of the College of Physicians of London.
Cockburn, W. (William), 1669-1739.Date: 1703- Books
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Look before you leap; or, a few hints to such artizans, mechanics, labourers, farmers and husbandmen, as are desirous of emigrating to America, being a genuine collection of letters, from persons who have emigrated; Containing Remarks, Notes and Anecdotes, Political, Philosophical, Biographical and Literary, of the present State, Situation, Population, Prospects and Advantages, of America, together with the Reception, Success, Mode of Life, Opinions and Situation, of many Characters who have Emigrated, particularly to The federal city of Washington. Illustrative of the prevailing Practice of indenting, and demonstrative of the Nature, Effects and Consequences, of that Public Delusion.
Date: [1796]- Books
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Look before you leap; or, a few hints to such artizans, mechanics, labourers, farmers and husbandmen, as are desirous of emigrating to America, being a genuine collection of letters, from persons who have emigrated; Containing Remarks, Notes and Anecdotes, Political, Philosophical, Biographical and Literary, of the present State, Situation, Population, Prospects and Advantages, of America, together with the Reception, Success, Mode of Life, Opinions and Situation, of many Characters who have Emigrated, particularly to the federal city of Washington Illustrative of the prevailing Practice of indenting, and demonstrative of the Nature, Effects and Consequences, of that Public Delusion.
Date: 1796- Books
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The country wife, an entertainment, in two acts; altered from Wycherley; as it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden.
Lee, John, -1781.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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P. Virgilii Maronis opera. Interpretatione et notis illustravit Carolus Ruæus, Soc. Jesu, jussu christianissimi regis, ad usum serenissimi Delphini. Juxta editionem novissimam parisiensem, A.D. 1722. Huic demum editioni accesserunt plurimæ novæ tabulæ æneæ niidissime sculptae, ut etiam index accuratissimus, ante editis longe locupletior.
Virgil.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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The trials, at large of W. Henry Turton, and Luke West, for the murder of Charles Gutherson, In the Parish of Chatham; William Roalfe, for the murder of Richard Barker, one of the Dragoons, at Whitstable; Thomas Blithe, for the murder of Thomas Yilder, at Woolwich; and Robert Butler, for the murder of James Nelson, at Woolwich. Who were severally indicted at the assizes held at Maidstone, on Monday, the 7th of August, 1780. before Sir James Eyre, Knt. one of the Barons of his Majesty's Exchequer; As taken in short hand, under the Authority of the Court, by William Blanchard. To which is added, a list of the other prisoners, tried at that assize.
Date: [1780?]- Books
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Seeing is believing: a dramatic proverb of one act, as performed at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket. Written by the author of Widow and no widow.
Jodrell, Richard Paul, 1745-1831.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The art of cookery, made plain and easy; Which far excels any Thing of the Kind yet published. Containing, I. A List of the various Kinds of Meat, Poultry, Fish, Vegetables, and Fruit, in Season, in every Month of the Year. II. Directions for Marketing. III. How to Roast and Boil to Perfection. IV. Sauces for all plain Dishes. V. Made Dishes. VI. To dress Poultry, Game, &c. Vii. How expensive a French Cook's Sauce is. Viii. To make a Number of pretty little Dishes for Suppers, or Side or Corner Dishes. IX. To dress Turtle, Mock-Turtle, &c. X. To dress Fish. XI. Sauces for Fish. XII. Of Soups and Broths. XIII. Of Puddings and Pies. XIV. For a Lent Dinner; a Number of good Dishes, which may be made use of at any other Time. XV. Directions for the Sick. XVI. For Captains of Ships; how to make all useful Dishes for a Voyage; and setting out a Table on board. XVII. Of Hog's Puddings, Sausages, &c. XVIII. To pot, make Hams, &c. XIX. Of Pickling. XX. Of making Cakes, &c. XXI. Of Cheesecakes, Creams, Jellies, Whipt Sullabubs. XXII. Of Made Wines, Brewing, Baking, French Bread, Muffins, Cheese, &c. XXIII. Jarring Cherries, Preserves, &c. XXIV. To make Anchovies, Vermicelli, Catchup, Vinegar, and to keep Artichokes, French Beans, &c. XXV. Of Distilling. XXVI. Directions for Carving. XXVII. Useful and valuable Family Receipts. XXVIII. Receipts for Perfumery, &c. In which are included, one hundred and fifty new and useful receipts, not inserted in any former edition. With a copious index. By Mrs. Glasse.
Glasse, Hannah, 1708-1770.Date: 1796- Books
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C. Julii Cæsaris quæ extant. Interpretatione & notis illustravit Joannes Godvinus professor regius, in usum Delphini. Juxta editionem parisiensem.
Caesar, Julius.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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Profluvia ventris: or The Nature and Causes of Loosenesses Plainly Discovered, their symptoms and sorts evidently settled, the maxims for curing 'em fully demonstrated: and all illustrated with the most remarkable Methods and Medicine of all Ages; and with some Practical Observations concluding every Sort. By W. Cockburn M. D. Late Physician of his Majesty's Fleet, F. R. S. and of the College of Physicians, London
Cockburn, W. (William), 1669-1739.Date: 1701- Books
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Quinti Horatii Flacci opera. Interpretatione & notis illustravit Ludovicus Desprez, Cardinalitius Socius ac Rhetor Emeritus, jussu Christianissimi regis, in usum serenissimi Delphini, ac Serenissimorum Principum Burgundiae, Andium & Biturigum. Huic editioni accessere vita Horatii cum Dacerii notis, ejusdem chronologia Horatiana, & præfatio de satira Romana.
Horace.Date: M.DCC.LXII. [1762]- Books
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A pocket herbal; containing the medicinal virtues and uses of the most esteemed native plants; with some Remarks on Bathing, Electricity, &c. By John Chambers, M. D. of East Dereham, Norfolk.
Chambers, John, -1801.Date: 1800- Books
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The plays of William Shakspeare. In ten volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators; to which are added notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. The third edition, revised and augmented by the editor of Dodsley's collection of old plays.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- Books
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The taming of the shrew; or, Catherine and Petruchio. A comedy. Altered from Shakspeare, by David Garrick, Esq. Marked with the Variations in the Manager's book, at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
Garrick, David, 1717-1779.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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As you like it. A comedy. Written by William Shakspeare. Marked with the variations in the manager's book, at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Alphonso and Eleonora; or, the triumphs of valour and virtue. Illustrated by historical facts. By John Talbot Dillon, Esq. M.R.I.A. Late Captain in the 2d Surrey Regiment of Militia, &c. &c. &c. Author of Travels Through Spain, &c. &c. In two volumes. ...
Dillon, John Talbot, Sir, approximately 1740-1805.Date: 1800- Books
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Forms of prayer, Proper to be Used Before, At, and After The Receiving of the Holy Sacrament, some of which may be fitly made use of upon other occasions.
Date: 1710- Books
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Pious breathings. Being the meditations of St. Augustine, his Treatise of the Love of God, Soliloquies, and Manual. To which are added, select contemplations from St. Anselm and St. Bernard. Made English by George Stanhope, D. D. Late Dean of Canterbury.
Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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Coriolanus. A tragedy. Written by William Shakspeare. Marked with the variations in the manager's book, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVI. [1786]