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A poem occasion'd by the rise and fall of South-Sea stock. Humbly dedicated to the merchant-adventurers trading in the south-seas. By J. B Gent.
J. B., Gent.Date: 1720- Books
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Chirurgus marinus: or, the sea-chirurgion. Being instructions to junior chirurgic practitioners, who design to serve at sea in this imploy. In two general parts. The First Part contains Necessary Directions, how the Chirurgion should furnish himself with Medicines, Instruments, and Necessaries, fit for that Office; together with a Medicinal Catalogue, and an Exemplary Invoyce. The Second Part contains the Surgions Practice at Sea; which Practical part serves as well at Land as at Sea. The fourth edition, newly corrected and inlarged, with several useful additions. By John Moyle Sen. One of Her Majesties Ancient Sea-Chirurgions.
Moyle, John.Date: 1702- Books
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A cruising voyage round the world: first to the South-Sea, thence to the East-Indies, and homewards by the Cape of Good Hope. Begun in 1708, and finish'd in 1711. Containing A Journal of all the remarkable Transactions; particularly of the taking of Puna and Guiaquil, of the Acapulca Ship, and other Prizes: An Account of Alexander Selkirk's living alone four Years and four Months in an Island; and a brief Description of several Countries in our Course noted for Trade, especially in the South-Sea. With maps of all the Coast, from the best Spanish Manuscript Draughts. And an Introduction relating to the South-Sea Trade. By Captain Woodes Rogers, Commander in Chief in this Expedition, with the Ships Duke and Dutchess of Bristol.
Rogers, Woodes, -1732.Date: M.DCC.XVIII. [1718]- Books
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Jesina. or, delusive gold. A pastoral. Lamenting the misfortunes of a young lady of quality, ruined by South-Sea stock. By Mr. Foxton.
Foxton, Thomas, 1697-1769.Date: MDCCXXI. [1721]- Books
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The south Sea fortune, or the chaplain advanced to the saddle. Containing the genuine private memoirs of a worthy family in Gloucestershire, fro the fatal year 1720, to the year 1748. Written by Mrs. Richwould, one of the most interested parties. Vol. I.
Richwould, Mrs.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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The sea-Surgeon, or the Guinea man's vade mecum. In which is laid down, the method of curing such diseases as usually happen abroad, especially on the coast of Guinea; with the best way of treating Negroes, both in Health and in Sickness. Written for the Use of young Sea Surgeons, by T. Aubrey, M. D. Who resided many Years on the Coast of Guinea.
Aubrey, T.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- 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 history of the bucaniers of America. Containing I. The exploits and adventures of Le Grand, Lolonois, Roche Brasiliano, Bat the Portuguese, Sir Henry Morgan, &c. II. The dangerous voyage and bold attempts of Capt. Sharp, Watlin, Sawkins, Coxon, and others in the South-Sea. III. A Journal of a voyage into the South-Sea, by the free-booters [of] America, from 1684 to [16]89. IV. A rela[tion] of a voyage of the Sieur de Montauban, captain of the free-booters in Guinea, in the year, 1695. Exhibiting a particular account and description of Porto Bello, Chagre, Panama, Cuba, Havanna, and most of the Spanish possessions on the coasts of the West-Indies, and also all along the coasts of the South-Sea; with the manner in which they have been invaded, attempted, or taken by those adventurers. The whole written in several languages by persons present at the transactions. Translated into English, and illustrated with maps. In two volumes.
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)Date: MDCCXLI. [1741]- Books
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God's protecting providence, man's surest help and defence, in times of greatest difficulty, and most eminent danger, evidenced in the remarkable deliverance of Robert Barrow, with divers other persons, from the devouring Waves of the Sea, amongst which they suffered Shipwreck; and also from the cruel devouring Jaws of the inhuman canibals of Florida. Faithfully related by one of the persons concern'd therein, Jonathan Dickenson.
Dickinson, Jonathan, 1663-1722.Date: 1759- Books
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A cruising voyage round the world: first to the South-Seas, thence to the East-Indies, and homewards by the Cape of Good Hope. Begun in 1708, and finish'd in 1711. Containing a journal of all the remarkable transactions; particularly, of the taking of Puna and Guiaquil, of the Acapulco ship, and other prizes; an account of Alexander Selkirk's living alone four years and four months in an island; and a brief description of several countries in our course noted for trade, especially in the South-Sea. With maps of all the coast, from the best Spanish manuscript draughts. And an introduction relating to the South-Sea trade. By Captain Woodes Rogers, commander in chief on this expedition, with the ships Duke and Dutchess of Bristol.
Rogers, Woodes, -1732.Date: MDCC.XII. [1712]- Books
Disability in the Hebrew Bible : interpreting mental and physical differences / Saul M. Olyan.
Olyan, Saul M.Date: 2008- Books
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A compleat system of general geography: explaining the nature and properties of the earth; Viz. It's Figure, Magnitude, Motions, Situation, Contents, and Division into Land and Water, Mountains, Woods, Desarts, Lakes, Rivers, &c. With particular Accounts of the different Appearances of the Heavens in different Countries; the Seasons of the Year over all the Globe; the Tides of the Sea; Bays, Capes, Islands, Rocks, Sand-Banks, and Shelves. The State of the Atmosphere; the Nature of Exhalations; Winds, Storms, Tornados, &c. The Origin of Springs, Mineral-Waters, Burning Mountains, Mines, &c. The Uses and Making of Maps, Globes, and Sea-Charts. The Foundations of Dialling; the Art of Measuring Heights and Distances; the Art of Ship-Building, Navigation, and the Ways of Finding the Longitude at Sea. Originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M.D. Since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr Jurin; and now translated into English; with additional Notes, Copper-Plates, an Alphabetical Index, and other Improvements. Particularly useful to Students in the Universities; Travellers, Sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with Mixed Mathematics, Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. By Mr Dugdale. The whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M.D. The second edition, with large additions. In two volumes.
Varenius, Bernhardus, 1622-1650.Date: 1734- Books
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A compleat system of general geography: explaining the nature and properties of the earth; Viz. It's Figure, Magnitude, Motions, Situation, Contents, and Division into Land and Water, Mountains, Woods, Desarts, Lakes, Rivers, &c. With particular Accounts of the different Appearances of the Heavens in different Countries; the Seasons of the Year over all the Globe; the Tides of the Sea; Bays, Capes, Islands, Rocks, Sand-Banks, and Shelves. The State of the Atmosphere; the Nature of Exhalations; Winds, Storms, Tornados, &c. The Origin of Springs Mineral-Waters, Burning Mountains, Mines, &c. The Uses and Making of Maps, Globes, and Sea-Charts. The Foundations of Dialling; the Art of Measuring Heights and Distances; the Art of Ship-Building, Navigation, and the Ways of Finding the Longitude at Sea. Originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M.D. Since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr Jurin; and now translated into English; with additional Notes, Copper-Plates, an Alphabetical Index, and other Improvements. Particularly useful to Students in the Universities; Travellers, Sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with Mixed Mathematics, Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. By Mr. Dugdale. The whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M.D. The third edition, with large additions. In two volumes.
Varenius, Bernhardus, 1622-1650.Date: 1736- Books
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A compleat system of general geography: explaining the nature and properties of the earth; viz. It's Figure, Magnitude, Motions, Situation, Contents, and Division into Land and Water, Mountains, Woods, Desarts, Lakes, Rivers, &c. With particular Accounts of the different Appearances of the Heavens in different Countries; the Seasons of the Year over all the Globe; the Tides of the Sea; Bays, Capes, Islands, Rocks, Sand Banks, and Shelves. The State of the Atmosphere; the Nature of Exhalations; Winds, Storms, Tornados, &c. The Origin of Springs, Mineral-Waters, Burning Mountains, Mines, &c. The Uses and Making of Maps, Globes, and Sea-Charts. The Foundations of Dialling; the Art of Measuring Heights and Distances; the Art of Ship-Building, Navigation, and the Ways of Finding the Longitude at Sea. Originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M.D. since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr Jurin; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, an Alphabetical Index, and other Improvements. Particularly useful to Students in the Universities; Travellers, Sailors, and all those who desire to be acquainted with Mixed Mathematics, Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. By Mr Dugdale. The whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M.D. In two volumes.
Varenius, Bernhardus, 1622-1650.Date: 1733- Books
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An address to the proprietors of the South-Sea capital. Containing, a discovery of the illicit trade, carry'd on in the West-Indies; and shewing the great Detriment thereof to the Publick; and the Necessity of Discouraging it with Rigour, notwithstanding the Pains taken to gloss it over; and to Recommend your cautious and tender Resentments. By a proprietor of the said company.
Proprietor of the said company.Date: M.DCC.XXXII. [1732]- Books
Via regia ad geometriam. The way to geometry. Being necessary and usefull, for astronomers. Geographers. Landmeaters. Sea-men. Engineres. Architecks. Carpenters. Paynters. Carvers, &c / Written in Latine by Peter Ramvs, and now translated and much enlarged by the learned Mr. William Bedwell.
Ramus, Petrus, 1515-1572.Date: 1636- Books
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A practical method, To Discover the Longitude at Sea, By a New Contrived Automaton. Freed from all the Various Effects of Air in different Climates, &c. And not Liable to Disorder by the Irregular Motion of a Ship. The whole Method Rendered Plain and Easie to be Understood by every Mariner. With an account of the author's new instrument for taking the latitude more accurately at sea, than hath hitherto been practised. Humbly Offer'd to the Consideration, and Use of the Publick. By John Ward. of Chester. Author of the Young Mathematicians Guide, &c.
Ward, John, active 1698-1709.Date: [1714]- Books
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The london polite songster: being, a new and choice collection of the most approved English and Scotch songs, airs, catches, &c. now in vogue, Including those Sung at the Places of Public Diversion, viz. Vaux Hall, Ranelagh, &c. Also at the Societies of Free Masons, Bucks, Sea Serjeants, True Britons, Choice Spirits, Bloods, &c. In two volumes.
Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Archives and manuscripts
Biblical studies and the geography of the Bible lands
Date: 1870-1874Reference: MS.6838Part of: Beke, Charles Tilstone (1800-1874), Ph.D., Abyssinian explorer- Pictures
Egyptians on horseback being drowned in the Red Sea. Colour etching by the Comte de Caylus and woodcut by N. Le Sueur after G.F. Penni, il Fattore.
Penni, Giovanni Francesco, approximately 1496-approximately 1528.Date: [1729]Reference: 3010880iPart of: Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus beaux tableaux et d'après les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France.- Books
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The hermit: or, the unparallel'd sufferings and surprising adventures of Mr. Philip Quarll, an Englishman: who was lately discovered by Mr. Dorrington, a Bristol merchant, upon an uninhabited island in the South-Sea; where he has lived above Fifty Years, without any Human Assistance; still continues to reside, and will not come away. Containing, I. His Conferences with Those who found him out; to whom he recites the most material Circumstances of his Life; as, that he was born in the Parish of St. Giles, educated by the charitable Contribution of a Lady, and put Prentice to a Locksmith. II. How he left his Master, and was taken up with a notorious House-Breaker, who was hanged; how, after his Escape, he went to Sea a Cabin-Boy, married a famous Whore, listed himself a common Soldier, turned Singing-Master, and married three Wives, for which he was tried and condemned at the Old-Baily. III. How he was pardoned by King Charles II. turned Merchant, and was shipwrecked on this desolate Island on the Coast of Mexico. With a curious map of the island, and other cuts.
Longueville, Peter, active 1727.Date: 1751- Books
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Mellificium chirurgiæ: or, the marrow of chirurgery. With the anatomy of humane bodies, according to the most modern anatomists; Illustrated with many Anatomical Observations. Institutions of Physick, with Hippocrates's Aphorisms largely Commented upon. The marrow of physick, Shewing the Causes, Signs, and Cures of most Diseases incident to Humane Bodies. Choice Experienc'd Receipts for the Cure of Several Distempers. The sixth edition, enlarg'd with many additions. Illustrated in its several parts with 12 copper cutts. By the Late Eminent Dr James Cooke, of Warwick, Practitioner in Physick and Chirurgery Revis'd, Corrected, and Purg'd from many Faults that escap'd in the former Editions, by Tho. Gibson, M. D. and Fellow of the College of Physicians in London. Licens'd by the said College of Physicians and fitted for the Use of all Sea-Surgeons.
Cooke, James, 1614-1694.Date: MDCCXVII. [1717]- Books
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A vindication of the bible, from the censures of the deists, and the inconsistencies of Popery and Calvinism: being some remarks on many wilful errors of the moral philosopher, and on the scheme of literal prophecy. Herein is Shewn, I. That Mosic Samuel, David, and the Prophets, were what the Bible represents them to be, holy Men of God, in Opposition to these Authors. II. That many Miracles wrote for, and by them in Egypt, at the Red-Sea, in the Wilderness, and in Canaan, were agreeable to God's Perfections. III. That the Sacrifices under the Law, are Types of Christ, tho' not to be understood in the Papists and Calvinists Sense, and the Prophecies of the Old Testament were fulfilled in him. IV. A Letter to the Rev. Mr. Samuel Chandler, by way of Appendix. By Eben. Hewlett.
Hewlett, Ebenezer, active 1738-1747.Date: [1741]- Books
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Miscellaneous letters on several subjects in philosophy and astronomy. Wrote to the learned Dr. Nicholson, late Archbishop of Cashell. Viz. I. An account of the great variety of plants, shell-stones, and many other Curiosities, in the parish of Magilligan, in the County of Londonderry in Ireland; together with a curious Account of the forming the Land, being formerly under Sea. II. On the Declension of the Level of the Sea. III. On the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Light. IV. On the Irish Bogs, Timber found under these Bogs, and several curious Remarks on the first Planting the World and Ireland, drawn from the Natural History of such Bogs and Timber. V. On the General Tides in the Atlantic Ocean, by a New Hypothesis, and that the Moon hath no Influence on the Tides. VI. On the Cause of Gravity, and the Continuation of Motion, by a New and Curious Hypothesis. Vii. On the Load-Stone, that the Old Hypotheses were Insufficient, and a new one drawn from the Northern Light. Viii. An endeavour to clear astronomy of the incredible, by a new System of the World, wherein the Projectile Power, and Gravitating Principles of Sir Isaac Newton, are proved to be not according to Nature, and Impossible; and that the Theory of the Moon is particularly very ill accounted for by Sir Isaac's Principles; and New Principles, drawn from the Nature of Fluids, and a repelling Power in the Sun, and that the long Telescopes help to deceive us. By Robert Innes, A.M.
Innes, Robert.Date: M.DCC.XXXII. [1732]- Books
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Some memoirs of the life and death of the Reverend Mr. John Shower, Late Minister of the Gospel in London. Wherein is inserted. An Account of his Travels through France, Italy, Germany and Holland, by a Learned Gentleman that was his Companion beyond Sea, and his intimate Friend ever since. Together with his funeral-sermon Preach'd at old-jury, July 10. 1715. By W. Tong.
Tong, William, 1662-1727.Date: 1716