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Mann, Robert James to Francis Galton
Date: Jun-Jul 1880Reference: GALTON/2/4/18/1/3Part of: Galton Papers- Books
The philosophy of reproduction / by Robert James Mann.
Mann, Robert James, 1817-1886Date: 1855- Books
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Domestic economy and household science : for home education: and for school mistresses and pupil teachers / by Robert James Mann.
Mann, Robert James, 1817-1886.Date: 1892- Books
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A sketch of the life and work of Robert James Mann, M.D., F.R.C.S. / by his wife.
Mann, Robert James (Mrs)Date: 1888- Books
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The Glasgow almanack for 1791. (The third after leap year.) is most respectfully inscribed to the Honourable James M'Dowall, Esq. lord provost, Richard Marshall, Esq; John Hamilton, Esq; Robert Mann, Esq; bailies, Gilbert Hamilton, Esq; dean of Guild, Mr John M'Ausland, deacon convener, William ..., Esq; treasurer; other very ... members of the Town Council of Glasgow, by their most obedient, and very humble servant, J. Mennons. The calculations by Mr Dinwiddie.
Date: [1791]- Books
Observations on the present epidemic fever, deduced from plain facts, confirmed by experience, and illustrated by suitable cases. With proper directions concerning the method of cure. The whole laid down in an easy and intelligible manner, without any abstruse or perplexed speculations. To which are added, some remarks concerning the use of the cortex in some dangerous circumstances of the disease.
Date: 1741- Books
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An essay on the composition and manner of writing of the antients, particularly Plato. By the late James Geddes, Esq; Advocate.
Geddes, James, 1710-1745.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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The Case of the condemn'd lords: Or, An account of the tryals and convictions of James Earl of Derwent-water, William Lord Widdrington, William Earl of Nithisdale, George Earl of Wintoun, Robert Earl of Carnwath, William Viscount Kenmure, and William Lord Nairn, on articles of impeachment for high treason, before the House of Lord's in Westminister-Hall; with the manner of their behaviour in prison after condemnation, and the speeches of two of them, viz. the Earl of Derwentwater, and Lord Kenmure, that suffer'd according to their sentence, at the place of execution on Tower-Hill, and several matters of fact (not till now made publick) at and after their deaths.
Date: [1716]- Books
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The art of painting in miniature, on ivory, in the manner at present practised by the most eminent artists in that profession; comprized under the following heads: Viz. The proper colours for painting in miniature, the nature and properties of each, and manner of preparing them. The mode of choosing camol hair pencils. Instructions relative to the choice of ivory, bleaching and polishing it preparatory to beginning a picture. Method of managing the colours at the different sittings in taking a picture from life, or in copying from another picture. An original work never before published by John Payne. To which is annexed, the art of burnished gilding on glass, in a variety of branches, a matter known by very few, and at present in high estimation.
Payne, John, active 18th century.Date: 1797- Books
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The art of painting in water colours: exemplified in landscapes, flowers, &c. Together with instructions for painting on glass and in crayons: Explained in a full and familiar Manner. With Particular Directions For Preparing The Colours, Agreeably To The Practice Of The Most Eminent Masters. By the author of The artist's assistant.
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793.Date: 1797- Books
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The plebeian prayer-book: Or, Devout exercises, adapted in a brief method for all sorts and conditions of men, especially those of the middle state. Containing I. A preface, shewing the reasonableness and necessity of frequent and serious (tho 'short) prayer, &c. II. An introduction, or help for conducting us to present our prayers in a reverent and mindful manner. III. A brief office or summary of prayer, collected from the liturgy of the Church of England, compos'd in verse, for the better help of memory; 2nd useful at any time of the day or night. IV. An emplanation, or a paraphrase upon the lord's prayer. V. Part of the late lord chief justice hale's letter to his children, concerning the lord's day. VI. A brith-Day prayer, proper to be said by andy Christian upon his or her birth-Day, &c.. By a Plebeian. Bless'd is the man who minds his worldly call, and his creator duly serves withal. Register'd according to act of Parliament.
Plebeian.Date: 1726- Books
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A dissertation upon earthquakes, their causes and consequences; comprehending an explanation of the nature and composition 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; a cupious collection of authentick relations digested under those titles, the greater part of which have happened in great britain. Together with a distinct account of, and some remarks upon, the shock of an earthquake, felt in the cities of London and Westminster, on Thursday, February 8, 1749-50.
Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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A genuine narrative of all the street robberies committed since October last, by James Dalton, and his accomplices, who are now in Newgate, to be try'd next Sessions, and against whom, Dalton (call'd their Captain) is admitted an Evidence. Shewing I. The Manner of their snatching off Womens Pockets; with Directions for the Sex in general how to wear them, so that they cannot be taken by any Robber whatsoever. II. The Method they took to rob the Coaches, and the many diverting Scenes they met with while they follow'd those dangerous Enterprizes. III. Some merry Stories of Dalton's biting the Women of the Town, his detecting and exposing the Mollies, and a Song which is sung at the Molly-Clubs: With other very pleasant and remarkable Adventures. To which is added a key to the canting language, occasionally made Use of in this Narrative. Taken from the mouth of James Dalton.
Dalton, James, street-robber.Date: [1728]- Books
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The elements of Euclid, viz. the first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth. The Errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago Vitiated these Books, are Corrected, And some of Euclid's Demonstrations are Restored. Also, the book of Euclid's data, in like manner corrected. By Robert Simson, M. D. Emeritus Professor of Mathematics in the University of Glasgow. To this edition are also annexed, elements of plane and spherical trigonometry.
Euclid.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The first book of architecture: by Andrea Palladio. Translated out of Italian, with an appendix touching doors and windows, by Pr. Le Muet Architect to the French King. Translated into English by Godfrey Richards. The whole illustrated with above seventy copper cuts. Also rules and demonstrations with several designs, for the Framing of any manner of Roofs, either Above Pitch, or Under Pitch, whether Square, or Bevel, never before Publish'd: by that Ingenious Architect Mr. William Pope of London. With designs of floors of Variety of Small Pieces of Wood Inlaid lately made in the Palace at Somerset-House; a Curiosity never practised before in England. With a new Model of the Cathedral of St. Paul, London, as it is now Rebuilt.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.Date: 1724- Books
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The first book of architecture: by Andrea Palladio. Translated out of Italian, with an appendix touching doors and windows, by Pr. Le Muet Architect to the French King. Translated into English by Godfrey Richards. The whole illustrated with above seventy copper cuts. Also rules and demonstrations with several designs for framing of any manner of roofs, either Above Pitch, or Under Pitch, whether Square, or Bevel, never before Publish'd: By that Ingenious Architect Mr. William Pope of London. With designs of floors, of a variety of small pieces of wood inlaid, lately made in the Palace at Somerset-House; a Curiosity never practised before in England. With a new Model of the Cathedral of St. Paul, London, as it is now Rebuilt.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.Date: 1721- Books
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Practicks of the laws of Scotland, Observed and collected by Sir Robert Spotilwoode of Pentland, president of the College of Justice, and secretary of state of K. Charles the I. As also, abstracts taken out of the ancient records of this kingdom, whereby is declared the manner of administrating justice in civil causes, before the College of Justice was erected, and propositions & questions in law made by the same author. With memoirs of his life and trail for an alledg'd crime of high treason against the states: in the preached Parliament at St. Andrews, in December 1645, and January 1646. Published by John Spotiswoode of that-ilk, advocate, the author's grand-son.
Spottiswoode, Robert, Sir, President of the Court of Session of Scotland.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]- Books
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A complete German grammar. In two parts. The first part containing the theory of the Language through all the Parts of Speech; the second part is the practice in as ample a Manner as can be desired. The third edition, greatly altered and improved. By John James Bachmair, M.A.
Bachmair, John James, -1778.Date: 1771- Books
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An essay on the simony and sacrilege of the bishops of Ireland. Together with some proposals for redress of the same, and some other ecclesiastical abuses. With a prefatory letter to the Lord Primate of Ireland. Offered in most humble manner to the consideration of the Honourable the House of Commons of Ireland by James Read, D.D.
Read, James, 1676 or 1677-Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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A description of the venereal gonorrhoea; accounting for the symptoms and cure of that disorder, in a new, easy, and rational manner. With remarks on the present practice. Shewing the ill consequence of purging, mercurial preparations, injections, astringents, &c / by James Nevill, late surgeon to the Right Honourable Lord Robert Manner's Regiment, and surgeon's mate to his Majesty's Hospital all the last War.
Nevill, James.Date: 1754- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1879-1880Reference: GALTON/2/7/2/6/13Part of: Galton Papers- Books
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The life and surprizing adventures of James Wyatt. Containing, I. His entering himself Trumpeter on board the Revenge Privateer, Capt. James Wimble, May 29, 1741. II. An Account of their Cruize; and of his being taken Prisoner by the Spaniards; with his wonderful Deliverance from Death. III. The Manner of his escaping from the Spaniards, with Capt. Robert Winter, and five others. IV. How they were drove by contrary Winds on the Coast of Barbary; where they were taken Prisoners by the Moors, and the Hardships they endur'd among the Infidels. Also an Account of the Religion of the Moors; and of Mahomet, the Founder thereof. - V. The Customs, Ceremonies, Manners and Diversions of the Mahometans: Together with an Account of the Curiosities in Africa; and of the Trade between the Europeans and Africans, on the Gold, Slave; and Ivory Coasts. With the Manner of his Deliverance, and his Arrival safe in England after various Vicissitudes of Fortune. Written by himself. Adorn'd with copper plates.
Wyatt, James, 1707-Date: 1755- Books
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Luxury, pride and vanity, the bane of the British nation. Wherein is shewn the prodigality and profuseness of all ranks, and conditions. The transposition of the City to the Court, with the tradesmen's expensive manner of living. The encrease of the wine-trade, the decay of the wealth, and industry of the people. Town and country over-run with false splendor. Most of our modern equipage compar'd to the life of man. Physicians, and even apothecaries under an absolute necessity of keeping equi-pages in support of their characters and families. An account of a lady, who unhappily lost her life through the avarice of her man-midwife's attending in a Hackney-Coach, instead of his own chariot. A new piece of frugality among men of quality, in keeping their mistresses in their own dwelling-houses. More wines and viands expended in the City of London and county of Middlesex, than in the sixteen United Provinces of Holland. The beggars of the several parishes within the City and suburbs of London, proved to eat more white bread than the whole kingdom of Scotland. The proud, insolent and extravagant humours of parish-officers, petty-clerks in the offices, gentlemen's gentlemen, petty-foggers, led captains and runners, in men of qualities chambers and kitchens. Dancing-masters, gamesters, &c. exposed. The late horrible instances of wilful and corrupt perjury animadverted on; with some account of Mr. Wreathock's Calves-Leather-Club: together with a true copy of the highwayman's famous bill formerly filed in the Court of Exchequer, by the said Wreathock on the part of John Everet against Joseph Williams, two notorious robbers, about settling the property of their plunder, both afterwards executed, and Wreathock committed to the prison of the Fleet. With diverse other entertaining subjects, serious and comical.
Jones, Erasmus, -1740.Date: [1736?]- Books
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Luxury, pride and vanity, the bane of the British nation Shewing The Prodigality and Profuseness of all Ranks, and Conditions. The Transposition of the City to the Court, with the Tradesmen's expensive manner of Living. The Encrease of the Wine-Trade, the Decay of the Wealth, and Industry of the People. Town and Country over-run with false Splendor. Most of our modern Equipage compar'd to the Life of Man. Physicians, Surgeons, and even apothecaries under an absolute Necessity of keeping Equipages in support of their Characters and Families. An Account of a Lady, who unhappily lost her Life through the Avarice of her Man-Midwife's attending in a Hackney-Coach, instead of his own Chariot. A new piece of Frugality among Men of Quality, in keeping their Mistresses at their own Dwelling-Houses. More Wines and Provisions expended in the City of London and County of Middlesex, than in all the United Provinces of Holland. The Beggars of the several Parishes within the City and Suburbs of London, proved to eat more white Bread than the whole Kingdom of Scotland. The Pride, Insolence, and Extravagance of the Midling and Mechanick Part of Mankind: And of the Quality's marrying into Mercantile and City Families. The exorbitant Loans frequently demanded of rich Citizens by their Sons-in-Law on the Penalty of P-Xing their Daughters. The late horrible Instances of wilful and corrupt Perjury animadverted on; with some Account of Mr. Wreathock's Calves-Leather-Club: Together with a true Copy of the Highwayman's famous Bill formerly filed in the Court of Exchequer, by the said Wreathock. The usual Observation of the Lord's Day in the good Cities of London and Westminster, &c. &c.
Jones, Erasmus, -1740.Date: [1736?]- Books
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Luxury, pride and vanity, the bane of the British nation. Wherein is shewn the prodigality and profuseness of all ranks, and conditions. The Transposition of the City to the Court, with the Tradesmen's expensive manner of Living. The Encrease of the Wine-Trade, the Decay of the Wealth, and Industry of the People. Town and Country over-run with false Splendor. Most of our modern Equipage compar'd to the Life of Man. Physicians, and even Apothecaries under an absolute Necessity of keeping Equipages in support of their Characters and Families. An Account of a Lady, who unhappily lost her Life through the Avarice of her Man-Midwife's attending in a Hackney-Coach, instead of his own Chariot. A new piece of Frugality among Men of Quality, in keeping their Mistresses in their own Dwelling-Houses. More Wines and Viands expended in the City of London and County of Middle-Sex, than in the sixteen United Provinces of Holland. The Beggars of the several Parishes within the City and Suburbs of London, proved to eat more white Bread than the whole Kingdom of Scotland. The proud, insolent and extravagant Humours of Parish-Officers, Petty-Clerks in the Offices, Gentlemen's Gentlemen, Petty-Foggers, Led Captains and Runners, in Men of Qualities Chambers and Kitchens. Dancing-Masters, Gamesters, &c. exposed. The late horrible Instances of wilful and corrupt Perjury animadverted on; with some Account of Mr. Wreathock's Calves-Leather-Club: Together with a true Copy of the Highwayman's famous Bill formerly filed in the Court of Exchequer, by the said Wreathock on the Part of John Everet against Joseph Williams, two notorious Robbers, about settling the Property of their Plunder, both afterwards executed, and Wreathock committed to the Prison of the Fleet. With diverse other entertaining Subjects Serious and Comical.
Jones, Erasmus, -1740.Date: [1736?]