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(second night.) With considerable alterations & additions. The Exhibition, dramatic - brush, Royal procession, &c. was received on Wednesday Evening by a numerous and genteel Audience, with universal Approbation. To the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Bell Great-Room, in Brecon, On Friday Evening, December 4th, 1789, Will be presented, A Humorous, Pleasant, and Whimsical Exhibition of the Times: Or, as you like it. By Mrs. Hudson, (from the Royalty-Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, &c.) Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political and Satirical. In part the first, Will be introduced a variety of Striking Likenesses, or Characteristic Busts and Paintings, executed by an able Artist, and descanted upon with Humour and Sentiment, interspersed with some Serious and Comic Subjects from the Lecture on Heads, as altered by Pilon, and performed at the Royalty Theatre upwards of Seventy Nights. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General, Belisarius, and the universally admired song of ̀̀date Obolum Belisario,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Second, The dramatic brush, (with alterations and additions.) For rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. As performed by Mrs. Hudson, in London last Summer, upwards of fifty nights. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakspeare, and the favourite song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Third, The Humours of the Times: Or, The World as it goes. In which will be introduced several laughable Characters of the present Age, &c. To conclude with a Favourite song, by Mr. Hudson. The whole to conclude with A new and grand Spectacle, in Commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced, A complete and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, as it moved on between Temple-Bar and Ludgate-Hill, And performed in London last Summer upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely New, and executed in the most masterly Style, by Two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King!'' - Tickets to be had at the principal Inns; at the Printing-Office; and at the Bell. Pit 2s. - Gallery 1s. - The Doors to be opened at Half after Five, and to begin at Half after Six O'Clock. - This Spacious large Room is elegantly fitted up with proper Scenery, a Stage, and every Decoration necessary to form a complete Theatre; - And the ladies and gentlemen of Brecon, and its Vicinity, are respectfully informed, that neither Pains or Expence have been wanting to render the above Amusements worthy their Patronage and Encouragement.
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By permission of the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor, and the Worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, Cambridge, Tuesday, February 23d, 1790. Mr. George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Hay-Market, &c. And Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, an Honorary Member of the Anacreontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, will open their Evening Lounge, Consisting of a Series of Imitations, Theatrical and Senatorial, The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters Imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Garrick's Examination of a Stage Candidate. African Slaves' Appeal to Liberty, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Macbeth, Mr. Edwin, Etiquette, Mr. Lowe, Early Horn, Mrs. Barthelemon, Mincet, Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet, Part II. - Mr. Kean. Shift's Introduction to Sir William Wealthy,-a Recital. Messrs. Hull and Holman, Friar Lawrence & Romeo. Mr. Waldron, Abraham in Harlequin's Invasion, Mr. Diggs, Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Lee Lewes, Prologue to the Invasion, Mr. Bensley, Pierre in Venice Preserved, Mr. Wroughton, Grave Scene in Romeo and Juliet. Crotchet and Quaver, A Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. Mr. Incledon, Ma chere Amie, Air in the Manner of Rubinelli, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Wells, Charming Fellow, Madam Mara, And the Mouse, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K. Richards. Part IV. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk, (from the Minor) after the manner of a well known Auctioneer in London. The late Mr. Henderson, Iago. Mr. King, Prologue to Bon Ton, Messrs. Kemble and Quick, Hamlet and Grave Digger. Mr. Lamash, Jessamy, Mr. Bannister Senior, Richard Caeur Lion. A Senatorial Dialogue between Mr. P-tt and Mr. F-x, Part V. - Mr. Carey. - Mrs. Cargill, Roundelay. Three Old Women Whether Wise, Goody Twitch, Goody Cramp, and Good Rheum, an Interlude with Songs. The Whole to conclude with Messrs. Vernon, Bannister, and Dignum, Serenade in the Jubilee. Admittance as. - Doors to be opened at Seven o'clock, and begin at Eight The Room will be lighted with Wax, and there will be good Fires.
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Thursday evening, Feb. 25th, 1790. And most assuredly the last time. By Permission of the Reverent the Vice-Chancellor,and the Worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, Cambridge, Mr. George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Hay-Market, &c. And Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, an Honorary Member of the Anaercontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, will open Their Evening Lounge, Consisting of a series of imitations, theatrical and senatorial, The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Garrick's Examination of a Stage Candidate. African Slaves' Appeal to Liberty, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Macbeth. Mr. Edwin, Etiquette, Mr. Lowe, Early Horn, Mrs. Barthelemon, Mincet, Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet, Mrs. Cargill, Roundelay. Part II. - Mr. Kean. Shift's Introduction to Sir William Wealthy,-a Recital. Messrs. Hull and Holman, Friar Lawrence & Romeo.Mr. Waldron, Abraham in Harlequin's Invasion, Mr. Diggs, Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Lee Lewes, Prologue to the Invasion, Mr. Bensley, Pierre in Venice Preserved, Mr. Wroughton,Grave Scene in Romeo and Juliet. Crotchet and Quaver, A Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. Mr. Incledon, Machere Amie, Air in the Manner of Rubinelli, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Wells,Charming Fellow, Madam Mara, And the Mouse, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K.Richards. Part IV. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk, (from the Minor) after the manner of a well known Auctioneer in London. The late Mr. Henderson, Iago. Mr. King, Prologue to Bon Ton, Messrs. Kemble and Quick, Hamlet and Grave Digger. Mr. Lamash, Jessamy, Mr. Bannister Senior, Richard Caeur de Lion. A Senatorialdialogue between Mr. P-tt and Mr. F-x, Part V. - Mr. Carey. A Dialogue in the Manner of the late Messrs. Foote and Weston. The Whole to conclude with Messrs. Vernon, Bannister, and Dignum, Serenade in the Jubilee: Admittance as. - Doors to be opened at Seven o'clock, and begin at eight. The Room will be lighted with Wax,and there will be good Fires.
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807.Date: 1790]- Books
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A new musical grammar, and dictionary: or, a general introduction to the whole art of musick. In four books. Teaching, I. The Rudiments of Tones, Diatonick, and Semitonick; according to the Gamut. - With Rules for Tuning the Voice, and Beating of Time; the Nature of Keys, and Transposition; and of all other Characters used in Musick. II. Containing such plain and easy Directions as are necessary for Tuning, and Playing on, the Organ, Harpsichord, Bass Viol, Violin, Hautboy, Flute, Bassoon, &c. - With Songs and Lessons in great Variety; in 2, 3, and 4 Parts. - With Rules for Tuning of Bells, and Pricking of Chime-Barrels, &c. And the Structure of an Organ considered, in all its curious Branches: And a Feeling Scale of Musick for such as are blind. III. The Theory of Sound, from its Natural Causes: Or, A Philosophical, and Mathematical Dissertation thereon; in a concise and easy Method, &c. Together with the Principles of Practical Musick: Or, the most Authentick Rules of Composition, either in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 Musical Parts: Shewing the Allowed Passages of all Concords, and Discords; and the Contrivance of Fuge, or Canon, in great Variety. IV. The Musicians Historical, and Technical Dictionary; explicating above 550 of the most useful Terms that generally occur in Musick; as they are taken from the Greek, French, Latin, and Italian Writers. With an Account of Instruments, and their Inventors, &c. The Whole is extracted from the best Authors, both Ancient, and Modern; and methodically digested to every Capacity. - With a Preface prefactory; and a Table to the Whole. This Book the Grounds of Musick doth contain, The Organ, Hantboy, Viol, and Flute explain: How Bells are Tun'd; and how the Chimes do play; And cheerful Songs, to drive dull Cares away, &c The third edition, with large additions. By William Tans'ur, Senior, Musico-Theorico.
Tans'ur, William, 1699?-1783.Date: [1756]- Books
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For one night only. At [blank] on [blank] evening, will be performed A dramatic medley; or, the feast of Thalia. Part I. The Humours of the Litchfield Landlord, A Comic Song, and The Impossibility of pleasing Everybody. Part II. Love in Village, a comic song, And an Epilogue, written by the late D. Garrick, Esq. Part III. The Adventures of a Player, a comic song, a Hint to Everybody, with a malicious Design against Nobody, to be sung by Somebody. Part IV. Dr. Last's Examination before the College. Part V. The Agreeable Surprize, & a French Song in Character. To conclude with the musical farce of The Hen-Peck'd Husband. An address of Thanks to the ladies and gentlemen. Admittance,-Front Seats, [blank] - Back Seats, - [blank] To begin at Half past Seven O'Clock. N. B. All Sorts of Musical Instruments, Tun'd and Repair'd, by G. George.
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The history and art of printing. In two parts. Part I. containing I. A Concise History of the Art from its Invention to the present Time; with the several Charters granted to the Company of Stationers. II. Specimens of Printing Types of all Sizes, and various Languages, Music Types, Flowers and Ornaments. Part II. treating of I. The necessary Materials made use of in a Printing Office-Of the different Pounts of Letter, their Properties, Size, and Application; with Tables to shew the Difference there is between the several Bodies of Letter, and how one gets in or drives out more than another. - Of Points, Quadrate, Spaces, Rules, Braces, Quotations, Flowers, &c. &c. II. Of Printing Presses, their Construction and Use particulars described, with a Drawing of a Press, and of its several Parts, cut in Wood. III. Of Wetting Paper, Knocking up Balls, Pulling, Printing different Colours, and other necessary Rules and Directions for the Pressman. IV. Or the Compositor's Business, viz. Dressing of Chaces, Composing, Spacing, Tying up Pages, Imposing, &c. with a great Variety of Examples and useful Tables. V. Of Correctors and Correcting, with Directions to Authors how to mark Corrections in their Proof Sheets. VI. Of Casting off Copy. Vii. Alphabets and Characters of various Languages and Sciences. Viii. Of the Business requisite to be done in the Warehouse, and the Duty of the Warehouseman. IX. An Explanation of Technical Terms used in Printing. The Whole forming a more intelligible and complete Introduction to the Art of Printing than has been hitherto attempted, and containing a great Variety of Instructions and Examples that are not to be found in any other Performance. By P. Luckombe, M. T. A.
Luckombe, Philip, -1803.Date: [1771]- Books
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The school-Master and scholar's mutual assistant: or, a compendious system of practical arithmetic, made perfectly easy. Containing All the useful Rules in Whole Numbers and Fractions, both Vulgar and Decimal. Together with The Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And Mensuration of Artificers Work of all Kinds, and of square and Round Timber. Also, a sketch of Surveying. Several of the Questions are left blank, on Purpose to be varied at Pleasure, which will be found of singular Service to Teachers, as well as assiduous Pupils. - The Whole being laid down in the most plain and intelligible Manner, in order to render the Science as little difficult as may be, and as easy to be attained as possible by the Youth of either Sex. By William Banson, Writing-Master and Accountant.
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Folly predominant; or, The town taken in. With the palpable deception, and frothy orations, of four public orators, three of which suddenly springing up like mushrooms, must as soon decay: to which is added, a dissertation upon the impossibility of curing lunatics in Bethlem, except with those that would amend of themselves under proper Government in any other Place: And why more Cures are not performed in other Hospitals. - Also, (in Compliment to the Ladies) another upon the Felicity of Matrimony. - Likewise, an humourous and diverting Raree-Show. With the four orators effigies, in folio, sketched from the life, annexed to it. By Peter Billings, M.D. And Sole Professor of the Cure of Lunatics, experimentally, by a new and gentle Method, and in the highest Degree of Madness, proceeding from Pride or Love; Hypocondriacs, or Hysterics, now in London, or in any other Part of the World; who may be heard of at Mr. Mark Noble's, Peruke-Maker, next Door to Mr. John Taylor's, Oculist, in Hatton-Garden.
Billings, Peter.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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The new book of martyrs; or Complete Christian martyrology. Containing an authentic and genuine historical account of the many dreadful persecutions against the church of Christ, in all parts of the world, by pagans, Jews, Turks, Papists, and others. From the earliest ages of the church, to the present period. Including the life, sufferings, and martyrdom of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with the martyrdom of the Apostles, Evangelists, and other primitive Christians. The ten great persecutions under the Roman emperors. The persecutions in Persia, under Sapores; and the persecutions under the Arian vandals. - The horrid persecutions under the Papacy; particularly the martyrdoms of the Waldenses and Albigenses in France; the persecutions in Germany and Poland; the cruelties exercised in Bohemia and Lusatia; and the martyrdoms in Italy ... A full account of all the English martyrdoms, particularly those in the times of King Henry VIII. and Queen Mary, wherein are amply displayed all the butcheries, barbarities, tortures, and cruelties, exercised by the Papists against the Protestants, in the reigns of that tyrannical King, and bloody Queen ... The late persecutions in France against the Calas Family, &c. With a sketch of the martyrdom of the faithful and virtuous in the first ages of the world; ... The whole interspersed with accounts of several singular judgments against persecutors, a great variety of original anecdotes, and many curious memoirs; forming, at once, a complete history of persecutions, and a biography of martyrs. ... By the reverend Henry Southwell, LL.D. late of Magdalen College, Cambridge; rector of Asterby in Lincolnshire, and author of the universal family Bible.
Southwell, Henry, 1729 or 1730-1779.Date: [1785?]- Books
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The last night. to the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Theatre in Grantham, on Saturday Evening, September 25th. 1790, will be presented, the Humourous entertainment of As you like it: Or, A Whimsical, Pleasant, and Laughable, Exhibition of the World as it Goes, By Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, &c. &c. From the Royalty Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Hereford, Nottingham, &c. where it has been received with universal Approbation and Applause. Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems, and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political, and Satirical. Part I. Dramatic Sketches; Or, a Theatrical Brush, for rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. In which will be introduced the various Abuses of the Sock and Buskin, in merry Tragedies and sad Comedies, by Modern Spouters-Stage Candidates-Butchers in Heroics-Tragedy Ranters-Readers without their Eyes-Ghosts without their Lessons-Boglers and Blunderers-With Theatrical Shifts, &c. &c. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakespeare, and the favourite Song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part II. The Whim of the Times: Or, such things are. In which will be introduced a cabinet of trifles, and descanted upon with Wit, Humour and Sentiment. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General Belisarius and the universally admired Song of ̀̀date obulum Belisario,'' by Mr Hudson. Part III. A dish of small talk; Or, a Humourous description of a rout, &c. &c. By Mrs. Hudson. After which ̀̀the Parting Kiss'' a favourite new Song (never in Print) By Mr. Hudson. Part IV. Mrs. Hudson will Draw The Pictures of the Audience, From the Box, Pit and Gallery, in such a stile that the Outlines shall not offend, or the Colouring afford a Shadow of disgust. To conclude with an Address to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Grantham by way of Epilogue. - After which, The Triumph of Liberty, or the Destruction of the Bastile, a favourite Ballad, by Mr. Hudson. And for the Entertainment of Younger Minds, as well Amusement for those Ladies and Gentlemen, &c. who had not an opportunity of seeing the original in London. - The whole will conclude with a new and grand Spectacle, in commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced a compleat and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, (by moving Figures) as it passed on between Temple-Bar, and Ludgate-Hill. And performed in London last Summer, upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely new, and executed in the most masterly Stile, by two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King.'' Tickets to be had at the Printing-Office, and of Mr. Hudson, at Mr. Thelwells', in High-Street. Boxes 2s. - Pit 1s. - Gallery 6d. - Doors to be opened at Six, and to begin at Seven O'Clock. Young Ladies and Gentlemen under Fifteen, Half Price in the Boxes. The Exhibition was received again on Thursday Evening by a numerous and polite Audience, with universal Approbation and Applause.
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The unsex'd females; a poem, addressed to the author of The pursuits of literature. By the Rev. Richard Polewhele. To which is added, a sketch of the private and public character of P. Pindar.
Polwhele, Richard, 1760-1838.Date: 1800- Books
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The right Hon. Edmund Burke. On Tuesday, August 1, 1797, will be published, no. Vii. price 1s. (being the first number of the second volume) of the Monthly visitor, and pocket companion; for July, 1797. By a Society of Gentlemen. A Portrait of Mr. Burke, from an original bust; With his Character by the late Right Hon. W. G. Hamilton, the reputed Author of the Letters of Junius, never before published, will appear in the present Number of the Monthly visitor. And, among a variety of interesting Papers, Sketches of the Republican Armies, communicated by a Friend in Germany;-a circumstantial and critical Account of the Monument just opened to Garrick, in Westminster Abbey; -an original Biography of Parker;-an Account of Colman's Heir at Law;-And a Review of the Novel of Azemia. London: Printed for the Proprietors: And sold by H. D. Symonds, No. 20, Paternoster Row; where (post paid) Correspondents are requested to direct their Communications.
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Public breakfasting, at Keymer's Pavilion & Vauxhall Gardens On Wednesday and Friday mornings, in the assize week; and a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Leader of the Band, Mr. Hindmarsh Principal Second Violin, Mr. Hewitt. Both from London. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, (from the Theatre Royal, Bath, being her first Appearance here) And Miss Harvey. Admittance One Shilling, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate included. - The Concert to begin at Half past Eleven O'Clock. Bastile. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, in the Assize Week, The Garden and Pavilion Will be Elegantly illuminated, And a concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Music. First Violin, Mr. Hindmarsh-Principal Second, Mr. Hewitt. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, Mr. Keymer, and Miss Harvey. Several Favorite Songs in Character each Evening. Also, a New Pantomime. Never performed here, called, The Necromancer; Or, Harlequin du Bois. Harlequin, by a Gentleman. - Clown, by Signior Martinelli. - And Colombine, Mrs. Martinelli. In the course of the Pantomime, the following interesting Scenes will be exhibited: The Triumph of Liberty; or, Releasement, from the Bastile. Being a Picturesque View of the Outside of the Bastile, and Drawbridge-Inside of the Bastile-The various Instruments of Torture-Gloomy Cells-Skeletons-Wretched Victims chained in a variety of Postures, and liberated by the brave Henry Henry du Bois. The Whole of the Scenery painted on purpose by Mr. M. H. Keymer. The Machinery by Signior Pietro Martinelli. The whole to conclude with brilliant illuminations. With a Variety of Mechanical Movements, the Designs quite new, By Signior Martinelli. The Proprietor begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich, and its Vicinity, that he has lately built a New Commodious Room, and erected an Orchestra and Large Stage after the manner of the Royal Circus, with a complete set of new scenery, in a superior stile of theatrical elegance to any thing of the kind introduced in a public garden on this side the metropolis, by which improvement, 500 persons may be accommodated in the Rotunda more than in the former state Admittance on Tuesday (being the first Opening of the New Orchestra and Stage) and on Wednesday and Friday Evenings, One Shilling. - On Thursday and Saturday Evenings, One Shilling, Sixpence to be returned in Liquor. Tickets of each Performance to be had of the Printers of the Norwich Papers, and at the Gardens. N. B. Both the Greens will have temporary seats, for the accommodation of those who prefer sitting in the Garden. - - The Concert each evening will begin at Half past seven O'Clock. - A capital Collection of Natural Curiosities to be sold cheap, and will be open for the Inspection of the Curious on Friday Morning.
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The charms of melody. Being a select collection of the newest and most approved love and sentimental songs, lately Sung at the Theatres, Public Gardens, and in the politest private Companies; many of which were never before printed, particularly all the Songs and Airs in the favourite Opera of the Duenna. - The Editor leaves this Select Collection to speak for itself; for in this venal Age, when the Art of Puffing is reduced into a Science, the justest Character of a Work is generally considered, as merely the Production of some interested Bookseller, or Hireling Scribbler. He must, however, assure his Reader, that numberless Errors, which dis[pl]ace some other Collections, are corrected in this; and that it will be found worthy the Perusal of all those, who have a love for Poetry, and are moved by ̀̀the Concord of sweet Sound.''
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Sketch of the character of His Royal Highness the Prince of Denmark. To which is added, a short review of the present state of literature and the polite arts in that country. Interspersed with anecdotes. In four letters, by a gentleman long resident at Copenhagen to his friend in London.
Thorkelin, Grı́mur Jónsson, 1752-1829.Date: 1791- Books
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Sketch of the character of His Royal Highness the Prince of Denmark. To which is added, a short review of the present state of literature and the polite arts in that country. Interspersed with anecdotes. In four letters by a gentleman long resident at Copenhagen to his friend in London.
Thorkelin, Grı́mur Jónsson, 1752-1829.Date: 1791- Books
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Washington's political legacies. To which is annexed, an appendix, containing an account of his illness, death, and the national tributes of respect paid to his memory, with a biographical sketch, of his life and character. His will, and Dr. Tappan's discourse, before the University of Cambridge.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.Date: 1800- Books
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The history of the Roman Catholics. Containing, the original laws for suppressing in Britain. Review of the troubles affecting this kingdom, by means of Parliament, and its influences. State of Britain, as affected by the late law in favour of Roman Catholics, and the law itself, explained, with the proceedings of Parliament thereon. Particular historical account of fires in Scotland, London and Bath, with the rise, progress, damage to public and private property - abuse of the members of Parliament, and their speeches and proceedings on the second, third, sixth, 20th and 21st of June, with His Majesty's speech. Character of Lord George Gordon, his associates and the rioters-particulars of their numbers, proceedings, riots, robberies, burnings, killed, wounded, &c.-speeches of Lord George Gordon, and Alderman Saw-bridge-Lord George's commitment to the tower-character and behaviour of the Lord Mayor and London militia. Proposed law for the Catholics-police for the city of London, and reflections upon these matters. By a gentleman of the law.
Gentleman of the law.Date: M,DCC,LXXX. [1780]- Books
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C. Curtis. Surgeon, and Man-Midwife Sunbury Middlesex, begs leave to inform the Public, that his Apprenticeship with the late Doctor Edger, at Saraum, in Wilts, he has taken up his Diploma at Leaks Hospital at Westminster, and have followed the above Practice of Surgery and Midwifery for this Eight Years past, and have cured the following diseases after they have baffled the Art of Surgeons, and Physicans of the greatest characters, such as Wounds, Tumours, and Ulchers, either Scorbutic Kings Evil, scal'd Head, Burns, broken Breastes, sore nipples, the Gravel and Stone, give present relief, the Itch in Six Days, the Veneral disease or Pox, if ever so bad or long standing, the scurvy, St. Antonys fire, Quinsey sore Eyes, yellow and black Jaundices, the Dropsy if given over by others as uncurable, they may depend on a cure by me, the Piles the Morphew, the Shingles, Agues, Thursh, Headach, Plurisy, and most disorders Incident to Women, Convulsion Fits in Men, Women and Children, after they have had all the advice the Kingdom can aford them, they may depend on a cure by applying to me, the Worms in Men, Women, and Children, also Consumption if taken in time. N. B. Such Women as in time of Labour will apply to me for assistance in that awfull hour of distress may be thus ashured, that nothing shall be wanted that is in the power of Man to relief or the Virtue of Medicine to give ease in, that cricital and most auful Moment of distress, where the utmost delicacy and Judgment cannot be to well applied, no care and tenderness to much attended as to the preservation of both Mother and Child. - All disorders that may befall either Mother, or Child, in their Month, shall be cured Grans. for Half a Guinea only at the time of Delivery, but if nothing of the kind should hapen to either. Five shillings only, they that live within Six Miles of Sunbury; Whoever doubt of my knowledge in the Art of Midwifery, apply to me where they shall have a prove of it in the neighbourhood of Halliford, one Mile and a half from Sunbury, which was a Case that Occur to me and was sufficient to me to prove my Judgment, in the said Art, - Bleeding, and Tooth drawing performed with care and Accuracy.
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Languages, writing, &c. John Crisp, (late Assistant at the Royal Academy, And at two eminent Grammar Schools, the one kept by the Rev. Mr. Knox, Author of the famous and learned Essays on Education, at Tunbridge, in Kent; the other by the Rev. Mr. Mant, at Southampton, in Hampshire, from whence he can produce a Character that will bear close Investigation with respect to his Abilities and moral Conduct,) Acquaints young Gentlemen and Ladies, that he has opened a School for their Reception, at No. 28, Long-Acre, facing the King's Coach-Maker, where they will (but with a small Number of young Ladies in a different Apartment) be taught by Mr. and Mrs. Crisp all the various Accomplishments suited to their Sex, Birth, and respective Rank in Life, that can be expected from any Institution of this Kind; such as Writing, English in a critical Manner, French, Latin, Greek, &c. Mr. C. is a Londoner educated at the University of Paris, and flatters himself of being able to write or speak French to such a Degree of Perfection as to pass for a Frenchman, even among French Critics. There also will be proper Persons to instruct them in the other Arts and Sciences. Scholars may at this Seminary learn English with Purity and Elegance; and French is taught not (as is too often the Case) in a loose and slovenly Manner, or as one would teach a Parrot, by rote, but grammatically by him; who, having made it his Study, is competent to point out with Accuracy, the various Idioms of that Language, as also the true Parisian Accent. - It is also proper to observe, that Mr. C. means to carry on, at the same Time, a small Bookseller and Stationer's Shop, where such of his Pupils, &c. may buy, or be furnished, while at School, with the newest and best Publications in all Languages; a Matter certainly worthy of Attention, as the greatest Care will be taken in the Selection of Books which may compose their Library. N. B. A Nobleman's Family, or School in or very near Town, may be attended. - Foreigners or English Gentlemen or Ladies may be instructed in the English, or converse in French two or three Times a-Week in the Evenings, either at the Academy, or at their Houses, if more agreeable.
Crisp, John, assistant at the Royal Academy.Date: 1790]- Books
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The beauties of the late Right Hon. Edmund Burke, selected from the writings, &c. of that extraordinary man, alphabetically arranged. Including the following celebrated Political Characters, drawn by himself: Antoinette, late Queen of France Comte D'Artois Paul Benfield, Esq; M. Brissot Richard Burke, Esq; Late Earl of Chatham M. Condurcet Right Hon. Henry Dundas Hon. C. J. Fox George III. Lord Grenville Late Mr. Grenville Warren Hastings, Esq; Late Lord Keppel Sir Hercules Langrishe Louis XVI. Louis XVIII. Lord North Right Honourable William Pitt Marquis of Rockingham Charles Townsend Esq; John Wilkes, Esq; &c. &c. To which is prefixed, a sketch of the life, with some original anecdotes of Mr. Burke. In two volumes. Vol. I.
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797.Date: 1798- Books
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An elegant and useful publication for the fair sex. Adapted for families and boarding schools. On Monday, July 2, 1798, will be published, In a convenient size for the pocket, fancifully done up in coloured paper, and embellished with, 1st, a Portrait of Mrs. Hannah More, beautifully engraved by an eminent artist; 2d, a superb Coloured Plate of the present Fashionable Dresses for the Ladies. Number I. (price 1s.) of the Ladies' Monthly Museum; or, polite repository of amusement and instruction: Being an assemblage of whatever can tend to please the Fancy, interest the Mind, or exalt the character of the British Fair. By a Society of Ladies. London: printed for the Proprietors, and sold by Messrs. Vernor and Hood, in the Poultry, and by every Bookseller in the three Kingdoms. - Communications addressed to the Editors, Post paid, will be thankfully received.
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A catalogue of part of the library of the Lord Londonderry, And of the Revd. and Learned Mr. Henry Bennet, Chaplain to the Lord Lovel: Both lately deceas'd. Containing a Curious and Useful Collection of books in all Parts of Learning, and almost all Languages. To which are added several hundred of scarce old Pamphlets; being the Remains of the Library of the Ingenious James Fraser, J. U. D. Likewise a Curious Parcel of Physical Books. Among which are the following. Folio. Eustathius's Homer, 4 vol. Ed. opt. Hickesii Thesaurus, 2 vol. Scriptores decem Matt. Paris. - Camdeni Anglia Normanica. - Sparke's Hist. Ang. &c. - Hist. England. Barnes's Euripides. Etymologicon Magn. Graecum, finely bound in Morocco, gilt Leaves. Harduin's Pliny, 3 vol. S. Chrysostomi Opera, 8 vol. Walton's Polyglot Bible, 6 vol. Coccei Opera, 10 vol. Johnson's Nat. Hist. fine Cuts. Bracton de Legibus. Foesii Hippocrates. Basket's Large Bible and Common-Prayer, large paper, both rul'd and finely bound in Blue Turkey, gilt Leaves. Wilkins's Real Character, large paper. Hammond's Works, 4 vol. Hakluyt's Voyages, 2 vol. Virgilii Opera, with Ogilby's fine Cuts. Atlas Maritimus & Comm. Speed's Chronicles, large paper. Dugdale's Monasticon, 3 vol. Several good Law Books. Quarto. Barnes's Homer, 2 vol. Pitisci Suetonius, 2 vol. Cumberland de Legibus. Alpini Opera, 3 vol. Pindari Opera, Gr. Edit. prima. Pliny, in Usum Delph. 5 vol. finely bound, and gilt on the Leaves. Hicks's Saxon Grammar. Hyde's Relig. Vet. Persarum. Ludwig's Engl. Germ. & Fr. Dict. 2 vol. Rowland's Antiq of the Isle of Anglesea. Octavo. Lucian, 2 Vol. - Quintilian, 2 vol. - And several, var. Manuscripts. With about 2000 more Articles. Which will begin to be sold very Cheap, on Monday the 27th of this Instant, March, and continue daily till all are sold, by Olive Payne, Bookseller, in Round-Court in the Strand, against York-Buildings. Catalogues to be had gratis at the Place of Sale; and the full Value for any Library or Parcel of Books, in any Language or Faculty. N. B The Books are mostly finely bound, gilt, &c.
Payne, Olive, active 1731-1739.Date: 1732]- Books
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Morse's Geography. This day is published, in one large volume octavo, illustrated with maps, a new edition, price 8s. in boards, or 9s. bound. The American geography; or a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography. - Geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States:-Of their boundaries; mountains; lakes; bays and rivers; natural history; productions; population; goverment; agriculture; commerce; manufactures; and history.-A concise account of the war, and of the important events which have succeeded. With a particular description of Kentucky, the western territory, and Vermont.-Of their extent; civil divisions; chief towns; climates; soils; trade; character; constitutions; courts of justice; colleges; academies; religion; islands; Indians; literary and humane societies; springs; curiosities; histories; &c. To which is added, an abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch dominions in America and the West-Indies.-Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiaii Morse.
Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814.Date: 1792- Books
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A view of the present state of Ireland, containing observations upon the following subjects, viz. its dependance, linen trade, provision trade, Woollen Manufactory, Coals, Fishery, Agriculture. Of Emigration. Import Trade of the City of Dublin. Effect of the Present Mode of Raising the Revenue. On the Health and Happiness of the People. The Revenue. A National Bank: and an Absentee Tax. To which is Added, A Sketch of some of the principal Political Characters in the Irish House of Commons.
Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]