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James Watt. Stipple engraving by J. Thomson, 1820, after T. Griffiths after Sir T. Lawrence, 1815.
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830.Date: 1820Reference: 9555i- Books
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Smoking and smokers, an antiquarian, historical, comical, veritable, and narcotical disquisition / written [by George T. Fisher], illustrated, and engraved by [W.A. and F.G. Delamotte].
Date: 1845- Pictures
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Sidon, with fishermen and other figures in the foreground. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1843.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1843]Reference: 36580iPart of: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia- Pictures
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A fishing boat is out on the water, men on the bank haul in a large fishing net. Engraving by J. Mason after F. Lauri.
Lauri, Filippo, 1623-1694.Date: Feby. 1744Reference: 34820i- Pictures
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Men in fishing boats near a harbour. Etching attributed to F. Vivares after C.J. Vernet.
Vernet, Joseph, 1714-1789.Date: 1700-1799Reference: 29858i- Pictures
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A fish. Coloured etching.
Date: 1 December 1793Reference: 41970i- Books
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The animal kingdom arranged after its organization. Forming a natural history of animals, and an introduction to comparative anatomy / By the late Baron Georges Cuvier, Tr. and adapted to the present state of science. The Mammalia, birds, and reptiles, by Edward Blyth, the fishes and Radiata, by Robert Mudie, the molluscous animals by George Johnston, M.D., the articulated animals, by J. O. Westwood, F.L.S.
Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832.Date: 1849- Books
Sir Ronald Fisher, F.R.S., F.S.S., Sc.D.
Date: 1962- Books
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The philosophical grammar; being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or, natural philosophy. In four parts. Part I. Somatology, treateth of the universal Nature and Properties of Matter, or Substance, and the specific Qualities of natural Bodies. Part II. Cosmology, exhibiteth a general View of the Universe, and its great constituent Parts; the Sun, Moon, Planets, Comets, fixed Stars,&c. Part III. Aerology, compriseth the Philosophy of the Atmosphere, shewing the wonderful Nature and Properties of the Air, Wind, Meteors, and other Phaenomena therein. Part IV. Geology, containeth a Philosophical View of the terraqueous Globe, in all its Parts and Productions; as Minerals, Metals, Stones, &c. The Laws of Fluids; the Sea, its Tides, &c. Of Rivers, Springs, &c. Of Vegetation, and the Nature of Plants, Trees, &c. Of the Parts of animal Bodies; and a Survey of the Nature of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, Shell-Animals, &c. The seventh edition, with alterations, corrections, and very large additions, by way of notes. By Benj. Martin, [greek text]
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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A compendium of the principles of religion, doctrinal and practical; in a short view of the law and gospel; with some observations on both. The whole Illustrated with particular Portions of Scripture adapted to each Head, in a Method entirely New, Easy, and Comprehensive. Designed chiefly For the Instruction and Establishment of Youth. By J. F. Minister of the gospel.
Fanch, James.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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An universal etymological English dictionary: Comprehending The Derivations of the Generality of Words in the English Tongue, either Ancient or Modern, from the Ancient British, Saxon, Danish, Norman and Modern French, Teutonic, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, as also from the Latin, Greek, and Hebrew Languages, each in their proper Characters. And also A Brief and clear Explication of all difficult Words derived from any of the aforesaid Languages; and Terms of Art relating to Anatomy, Botany, Physick, Pharmacy, Surgery, Chymistry, Philosophy, Divinity, Mathematicks, Grammar, Logick, Rhetorick, Musick, Heraldry, Maritime Affairs, Military Discipline, Horsemanship, Hunting, Hawking, Fowling, Fishing, Gardening, Husbandry, Handicrafts, Confectionary, Carving, Cookery, &c. Together with A Large Collection and Explication of Words and Phrases us'd in our Ancient Statutes, Charters, Writs, Old Records, and Processes at Law; and the Etymology and Interpretation of the Proper Names of Men, Women, and Remarkable Places in Great Britain: Also the Dialects of our different Counties. Containing many Thousand Words more than either Harris, Philips, Kersey, or any English Dictionary before Extant. To which is Added a Collection of our most Common Proverbs, with their Explication and Illustration. The whole Work compil'd and Methodically digested, as well for the Entertainment of the Curious, as the Information of the Ignorant, and for the Benefit of young Students, Artificers, Tradesmen and Foreigners, who are desirous thorowly to understand what they Speak, Read, or Write. The second edition, with large additions. By N. Bailey,
Bailey, N. (Nathan), -1742.Date: 1724- Books
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Hampton Court: a descriptive poem. In three cantos. To which is annexed, the physical metamorphosis; or, a treble discovery. A farce, of two acts. By F. Streeter.
Streeter, F.Date: [1778]- Books
A Modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. Together with their properties, and various uses in medicine, mechanics,manufactures, &c / illustrated with a great variety of copper-plates, accurately drawn from nature, ,and beautifully engraved; by the Rev. Samuel Ward, Vicar of Cotterstock, cum Glapthorne, Northamptonshire; and others.
Ward, SamuelDate: 1775-1776- Pictures
Geology: a long section through mountains, and a volcano, showing strata, and, above, classes of animals. Coloured engraving by J. Fisher after T. Webster and F. Buckland.
Webster, Thomas, 1773-1844.Reference: 46742i- Books
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Of the foundations of religion, and the fountains of impiety. Three books, by the Rev. F.A. Valsecchi, Formerly First Public Professor Of Theology, In The University Of Padua. Translated from the original Italian. By the Rev. Thomas Carbry. ...
Valsecchi, Antonino, 1708-1791.Date: 1800- Books
The Cambridge natural history / edited by S.F. Harmer and A.E. Shipley.
Date: 1895-1909- Books
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Cornucopiæ, or diuers secrets : wherein is contained the rare secrets in man, beasts, foules, fishes, trees, plantes, stones and such like, most pleasant and profitable, and not before committed to bee printed in English. Newlie drawen out of diuers Latine authors into English by Thomas Iohnson.
Johnson, Thomas, -1644Date: 1595- Pictures
Jesus College Cambridge as seen from the meadows. Line engraving by J. Le Keux after F. Mackenzie.
Mackenzie, Frederick, 1787 or 1788-1854.Reference: 15883i- Books
The historie of the life and reigne of the most renowmed and victorious Princesse Elizabeth, late Queene of England contayning the most important and remarkeable passages of state, during her happy, long and prosperous raigne / composed by way of annals, by the most learned Mr. VVilliam Camden ; and faithfully. Translated into English [by Robert Norton].
Camden, William, 1551-1623.Date: 1630- Pictures
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Three fish see from above. Etching by F. Perry.
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Cornucopiæ, or Diuers secrets : vvherein is contained the rare secrets in man, beasts, foules, fishes, trees, plantes, stones and such like, most pleasant and profitable, and not before committed to bee printed in English. Newlie drawen out of diuers Latine authors into English by Thomas Iohnson.
Johnson, Thomas, -1644Date: 1596- Books
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An universal etymological English dictionary: Comprehending The Derivations of the Generality of Words in the English Tongue, either Ancient or Modern, from the Ancient British, Saxon, Danish, Norman and Modern French, Teutonic, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, as also from the Latin, Greek, and Hebrew Languages, each in their proper Characters. And also A Brief and clear Explication of all difficult Words derived from any of the aforesaid Languages; and Terms of Art relating to Anatomy, Botany, Physick, Pharmacy, Surgery, Chymistry, Philosophy, Divinity, Mathematicks, Grammar, Logick, Rhetorick, Musick, Heraldry, Maritime Affairs, Military Discipline, Horsemanship, Hunting, Hawking Fowling, Fishing, Gardening, Husbandry, Handicrafts, Confectionary, Carving, Cookery, &c. Together with A large Collection and Explication of Words and Phrases us'd in our Ancient Statutes, Charters, Writs, Old Records, and Processes at Law; and the Etymology and Interpretation of the Proper Names of Men, Women, and Remarkable Places in Great Britain: Also the Dialects of our different Counties. Containing many Thousand Words more than either Harris, Philips, Kersey, or any English Dictionary before Extant. To which is added a Collection of our most Common Proverbs, with their Explication and Illustration. The whole Work compil'd and Methodically digested, as well for the Entertainment of the Curious, as the Information of the Ignorant, and for the Benefit of young Students, Artificers, Tradesmen and Foreigners, who are desirous thorowly to understand what they Speak, Read, or Write. The third edition, with large additions. By N. Bailey,
Bailey, N. (Nathan), -1742.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- Pictures
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Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, with ships and rowing boats in the foreground. Engraving by W. Sharpe after W. and F. J. Havell.
Havell, Frederick James, 1801-1840.Reference: 26993i- Books
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The instructor: or, young man's best companion. Containing, spelling, reading, writing, and arithmetic, in an easier Way than any yet published; with instructions to qualify any Person for Business, without the Help of a Master; to write a variety of Hands, with Copies both in Prose and Verse; Letters on Business or Friendship; Forms of Indentutes, Bonds, Bills of Sale, Receipts, Wills, Leafes, Releases, &c. Also Merchants Accompts and a short and easy Method of Shop and Book-Keeping; with a Description of the Counties and Market-Towns in England and Wales, and their Product. Together with the Method of measuring Carpenters, Joiners, Sawyers, Bricklayers, Plasters, Plumbers, Masons, Glaziers, and Painters Work, &c. The Mode of undertaking each Work. and at what Price; the Rates of each Commodity, and the common Wages of Journeymen; and a Description of Gunter's Line, and Coggeshail's Sliding-Rule. Likewise the Practical Gauger made Easy; the Art of Dialling, and fixing Dials; with receipts for Dying, Colouring, and making Colours; and some General Observations for Gardening, through every Month in the Year. In this work is also given a compendium of the sciences of geography and astronomy; Containing A brief Description of the different Parts of the Earth, and a Survey of the Celestial Bodies. And some useful interest-tables. By George Fisher, Accomptant.
Fisher, George, accomptant.Date: 1798- Books
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A display of nature; in dialogues: arranged under the following heads: The Firmament, and the Heavenly Bodies. The Air, Wind, Rain, Frost, Thunder and Lightening, &c. The Earth, Man, The Human Body, The Internal Part of the Human Body. The Human Soul, Land and Water, Animals, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Plants and their Properties, Flowers, Seeds, The Seasons-Grass,-Corn, &c. The Produce of other Countries, and their Use in Merchandize, by Doctor Martinet, Professor of Philosophy at Zutphen. Translated from the Dutch, by John Hall, Minister of the English Church in Rotterdam.
Martinet, J.F. (Johannes Florentius), 1729-1795.Date: [1790]