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The theory and history of earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; illustrated by Experiments and Observations on subterraneous Vapours, and the Manner of making artificial Earthquakes. II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, and the most remarkable of those abroad, viz. in Sicily, Jamaica, and Lima, with the most considerable Erruptions of Vesuvius and Aetna. III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, with a pathetic Address, on that Occasion, to the Inhabitants of London and Westminster. Humbly inscribed to the Right Rev. Thomas, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury.
Date: [1750?]- Books
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Essays on several divine and moral subjects: particularly on the Christian temper and conduct. - Sober mindedness. -The Fear of God. -A Future State. -Marriage. -The Middle State. -The Imitation of Christ. -Degrees in Glory. -Religion. On the Sabbath. -Affliction. -Contentment. -A Pacific Disposition. -The Late Earthquakes. -The Advent and Crucifixion. -Moderation. Abradates and Panthea. By William Richardson of Blencowe, Vicar of Dacre in Cumberland.
Richardson, William, of Blencowe.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A letter from the prince of the infernal legions, to a spiritual lord on this side the great gulf, in answer to a late invective epistle levelled at his Highness, containing many material and intertaining [sic] esting observations, worthy to be perused not only by his many friends, (witness the late Earthquakes) but likewise by his few enemies in London, Westminister, and ten miles round.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M,DCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Divine alarms and warnings to a sinful people considered and improved: a sermon preached at Barnstaple, in the county of Devon, on February 6. 1756. Being the day appointed for a general fasting and humiliation, on account of the late dreadful Earthquakes in divers Places; and to implore a divine Blessing and Success on our Counsels and Arms against our Enemies. By Joseph Baller.
Baller, Joseph, -1790.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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A philosophical discourse upon earthquakes, their causes and consequences; comprehending an explanation of the nature of subterraneous vapours, their amazing force, and the manner in which they operate; the Sentiments on this Head of the most learned Philosophers ancient and modern; the different Kinds of Earthquakes, distinguished by their Effects; and a copious Collection of authentic Relations digested under those Titles. To which is prefixed, a preliminary dissertation, in which is attempted a rational explanation of the rise, progress, and extent of the late dreadful earthquake, so sensibly felt through great Part of Europe, on Saturday, November 1, 1755.
Montagu, Edward Wortley, 1713-1776.Date: 1755- Books
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A form of prayer, For the use of private families, and Particular persons. Compos'd on Occasion of The late Dreadful Earthquakes, And now Publish'd Pursuant to His Majesty's pious Order, for a General Fast, to be religiously kept on the 6th of February, 1756. To which is added, An Hymn, suitable to the Occasion, for Children to learn by Heart. By a Divine of the Church of England.
Divine of the Church of England.Date: [1756]- Books
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The proper improvement of divine judgments. A sermon preached before the Mayor and Corporation, at St. Martin's in Oxford, on Friday, February 6. 1756. Being the Day appointed to be kept as a Fast, on Account of the present important Situation of Publick Affairs, and particularly on Occasion of many dreadful Earthquakes, at Lisbon and other Places. By George Fothergill, D.D. Principal of St. Edmund Hall. Publish'd at the Request of the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen, and Assistants of the City.
Fothergill, George, 1705-1760.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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Aristotle's new book of problems, set forth by way of question and answer. To which are added, a great number from other famous philosophers, astrologers, astronomers, and physicians. Shewing the secrets of nature and art: together with the interpretation of dreams, Signification of Moles in any Part, the Nature of Ghosts, the Reason of Eclipses of the Sun and Moon; also, Wonders in the Creation, as Earthquakes, Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, &c.
Date: 1725- Books
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The remembrancer: being an historical register of the most remarkable battles sieges treaties Conspiracies Rebellions Massacres Tryals Executions Plagues Fires Earthquakes Comets Eclipses Storms and other memorable occurrences in Great Britain, and even throughout Europe, from William the Conqueror, to the present year 1739. With an alphabetical index for readily finding out the very Day of the Year when they happened; as well as the Births, Marriages, Coronations, Deaths, &c. of the Sovereign Princes.
Date: MDCCXXXIX. [1739]- Books
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Admirable curiosities, rarities and wonders in Great Britain, and Ireland. Being an Account of many Remarkable Persons and Places; and likewise of the Battles, Sieges, Earthquakes, In undations, Thunders, Lightnings, Fires, Murders, and other considerable Occurrences, and Accidents for several hundred Years past. With the Natural and Artificial Rarities in every County, and many other observable Passages. As they are recorded by credible Historians of former and latter Ages. With pictures of divers memorable passages. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1718- Books
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A particular account of several earthquakes, which have lately happened in Italy.
Date: Printed in the Year 1703- Books
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Practical reflections on the earthquakes that have happened in Europe and America but chiefly in the islands of Jamaica, England, Sicily, Malta, &c. With a particular and historical account of them, and divers other earthquakes / by John Shower.
Shower, John, 1657-1715.Date: 1750- Books
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Practical reflections on the earthquakes that have happened in Europe and America, but chiefly in the islands of Jamaica, England, Sicily, Malta, &c. With a particular and historical account of them, and divers other earthquakes. By John Shower.
Shower, John, 1657-1715.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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An essay on the agitations of the sea, and some other remarkables attending the earthquakes of the year M,DCC,L,V. To which are added, some thoughts on the causes of earthquakes. Written in the year 1756.
Perkins, John, 1698-1781.Date: 1761- Books
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A farther account of memorable earthquakes, to the present year 1756. Wherein is inserted a short and faithful relation of the late dreadful calamity at Lisbon. Together with An Abstract of Father Goree's Narrative of the Rise of a new Island in the Bay of Santorini in the Archipelago, in the Year 1707. Being A Continuation of a Tract entitled, A Chronological and Historical Account of the most memorable Earthquakes that have happened in the World, from the beginning of the Christian Period to the Year 1750. To which is added, by way of Appendix, A particular Account of an Auto de Fe, or Act of Faith, at Lisbon; taken from an Author of good Credit, who was himself an Eye-Witness thereof. By a gentleman of the university of Cambridge.
Grey, Zachary, 1688-1766.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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The sacred philosophy of earthquakes; or, the city-monitor.
Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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Practical reflections on the earthquakes that have happened in Europe and America, but chiefly in the islands of Jamaica, England, Sicily, Malta, &c. With a particular and historical account of them, and divers other earthquakes. By John Shower, D.D.
Shower, John, 1657-1715.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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Some rude & indigested thoughts on the terrible majesty of God in the works of nature particularly in the phaenomena of earthquakes: occasioned by that memorable earthquake Octob. 29th. 1727. Wherein earthquakes in their causes, kinds, and astonishing effects, are briefly hinted, enumerated and described. [Two lines from Newton]
Date: M.DCC.XXX. [1730]- Books
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Noah's faith and obedience to divine warnings and his preservation from the deluge, considered and improved. A sermon Preached at Shrewsbury On Friday February 6. 1756. Being the Day appointed by his Majesty to be observed, through Great-Britain and Ireland, as a Day of solemn Fasting and Humiliation, on Account of the late dreadful Earthquakes, and the present Situation of our publick Affairs. By Job Orton. To which is added a Prose-Translation of a Poem, by Carlo Maria Maggi, on the same Subject.
Orton, Job, 1717-1783.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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Jubilee masquerade balls, at Ranelagh gardens, a bad return for the merciful deliverance from the late earthquakes. Containing, I. The Presentment of the Grand Jury of Middlesex, against Ridottoes, Masquerades, Balls, &c. II. Extract from the late Bishop of London's (dr. Gibson's) Sermon against Masquerades. III. Extract from the present Bishop of London's Letter, on Occasion of the late Earthquakes. IV. A Copy of the Paper posted up, on Easter-Sunday, on all the Churches and public Places in London and Westminster; With Remarks. V. Reasons why Persons of Prudence should not venture to go to the Masquerade at Ranelagh Gardens, advertised for Wednesday, April 25.
Date: M.DCC.L. [1750]- Books
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Practical reflections on the late earthquakes in Jamaica, England, Sicily, Malta, &c., anno 1692 : with a particular, historical account of those, and divers other earthquakes / by John Shower.
Shower, John, 1657-1715Date: MDCXCIII [1693]- Books
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The philosophy of earthquakes, natural and religious, or, an inquiry into their cause, and their purpose / By William Stukeley.
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765.Date: 1750- Books
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The cause and cure of earthquakes. A sermon preach'd from Psalm xlvi. 8.
Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The philosophy of earthquakes, natural and religious, Or An inquiry into their cause, and their purpose. ... / By William Stukeley.
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765.Date: 1756- Books
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Some considerations on the causes of earthquakes. Which were read before the Royal Society, April 5, 1750 / By Stephen Hales.
Hales, Stephen, 1677-1761.Date: 1750