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Ingenious and diverting letters of a lady's travels into Spain. Describing the devotions, nunneries, humour, Customs, Laws, Militia, Trade, Diet, and Recreations, of that people. Intermix'd with great variety of modern adventures, and surprizing accidents: being the truest and best Remarks extant, on that Court and Country. The eighth edition. With the addition of a letter of the state of Spain, as it was in the year 1700. By an English gentleman. In Three Parts.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1717- Books
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Fifteen sermons upon contentment and resignation to the will of God. As also two sermons on the ministration of angels. With a prayer at the end of each discourse, suitable to the particular subject of it. By Symon Patrick, D. D. late Lord Bishop of Ely. Never before printed. With an exact catalogue of his works.
Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The present state of Great Britain, and Ireland. In three parts. The I. Of South Britain, The II. Of North Britain, The III. Of Ireland. Containing An Accurate and Impartial Account of these famous Islands: Of their several Counties and Inhabitants; the Advantages and Disadvantages of both, in respect to Foreign Countries; and their Curiosities, of Nature and Art. Of the vast, populous, and opulent City of London, the Metropolis of England; and of the two celebrated Universities, Oxford and Cambridge. Of the Britons Original, Language, Temper, Genius, Religion, Morals, Trade, &c. Their Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Commonalty. Their Laws and Government; and a succinct History of all the English Monarchs to this Time. With lists of the present officers in Church and State; and of both Houses of Parliament: also the present state of His Majesty's dominions in Germany.
Miège, Guy, 1644-1718?.Date: MDCCXXXI. [1731]- Books
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Lexicon technicum: or, an universal English dictionary of arts and sciences: explaining not only the terms of art, but the arts themselves. In two volumes. By John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. The fifth edition. Now digested into one alphabet: with very considerable additions and improvements from later discoveries in mathematicks and philosophy, &c. Illustrated with several additional copper-plates, and many new diagrams.
Harris, John, 1667?-1719.Date: MDCCXXXVI [1736]- Books
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Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening and mensuration; calculated for the service of gentlemen as well as artisans, and set to view in four parts. containing, I. Preliminaries or the Foundations of the several Arts above-mentioned. II. The various Orders of Architecture, laid down and improved from the best Masters; with the Ways of making Draughts of Buildings, Gardens, Groves, Fountains, &c. the laying down of Maps, Cities, Lordships, Farms, &c. III. The Doctrine and Rules of Mensuration of all Kinds, illustrated by select Examples in Building, Gardening, Timber, &c. IV. Exact Tables of Mensuration, shewing, by inspection, the superficial and solid Contents of all Kinds of Bodies, without the Fatigue of Arithmetical Computation: To which is annexed, An Account of the Clandestine Practice now generally obtaining in Mensuration, and particularly the Damage sustained in selling Timber by Measure. The Whole Exemplifi'd with above 60 Folio Copper Plates, by the best Hands. By Batty Langley.
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751.Date: 1726- Books
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The military memoirs of Capt. George Carleton. From the Dutch war, 1672. in which he serv'd, to the conclusion of the peace at Utrecht, 1713. Illustrating Some of the most Remarkable Transactions, both by Sea and Land, during the Reigns of King Charles and King James II. hitherto unobserv'd by all the Writers of those Times. Together with An exact Series of the War in Spain; and a particular Description of the several Places of the Author's Residence in many Cities, Towns, and Countries; their Customs, Manners, &c. Also Observations on the Genius of the Spaniards (among whom he continued some Years a Prisoner) their Monasteries and Nunneries (especially that fine one at Montserat) and on their publick Diversions; more particularly their famous Bull-Feasts.
Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The art of painting in oil. Wherein is included each particular circumstance relating to that art and mystery: containing the best and most approved rules for preparing, mixing, and working of oil-colours. The Whole Treatise being so full, compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest Capacity, that all Persons whatsoever, may be able, by these Directions, to paint in Oil-Colours, all Manner of Timber-Work; such as Posts, Pales, Palisadoes, Gates, Doors, or any Thing else that requires either Use, Beauty, or Preservation from the Violence or Injury of the Weather. In which are also particularly laid down, all the several Circumstances required in Painting of Sun-Dials, Printed-Pictures, Shash-Windows, &c. in Oily-Colours. The fifth impression, with some alterations, and many Matters added, which are not to be found in the former Editions. To which is added, The whole Art and Mystery of Colouring Maps, and other Prints, with Water-Colours. By John Smith, C. M.
Smith, John, active 1673-1680.Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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The compleat measurer; or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly call'd Cross-Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals, by Cross-Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses. Also the Works of several Artificers relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber: Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. Very useful for all Tradesmen, especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plaisterers, Painters, Joyners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: 1717- Books
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The present state of Great Britain, and Ireland, in three parts. The I. Of South II. Of North III. Of Ireland. Britain, Containing an accurate and impartial account of these famous islands: Of their several Counties, and Inhabitants; the Advantages, and Disadvantages of Both, in respect to Foreign Countries; and their Curiosities, Of Nature and Art. Of the vast, populous, and opulent City of London, the Metropolis of England; and of the Two celebrated Universities, Oxford and Cambridge. Of the Britons Original, Language, Temper, Genius, Religion, Morals, Trade, &c. Their Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Commonalty. Their Laws and Government; and a succinct History of all the English Monarchs to this Time. With lists of the present officers in church and state; and of both Houses of Parliament; also The present state of His Majesty' dominions in Germany.
Miège, Guy, 1644-1718?.Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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Callipædia: or, the art of getting beautiful children. A poem, in four books. Written in Latin by Claudius Quillet. Made English by N. Rowe, Esq; &c.
Quillet, Claude, 1602-1661.Date: MDCCXX [1720]- Books
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An inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue; in two treatises. I. Concerning beauty, order, harmony, design. II. Concerning moral good and evil.
Hutcheson, Francis, 1694-1746.Date: 1726- Books
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All the familiar Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus, of Roterdam, concerning men, manners, and things, translated into English. By N. Bailey.
Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536.Date: 1725- Books
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Some thoughts concerning education. By John Locke, Esq;
Locke, John, 1632-1704.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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The present state of Scotland. Enlarged, corrected, and amended from above one thousand errors in the former editions.
Symson, Matthias, M.A.Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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The purchaser's pattern in two parts. Shewing, 1. The true value of land or houses, by Lease or otherwise. To which is added several Rules for the valuing of the ruin'd Foundations in the City of London, and for composing Differences between Landlord and Tenant about rebuilding them; with Rules and Tables for valuing all Party-Walls: Also Tables of Interest and Rebate at 6 per Cent. 11. The measuring of land, Board, Timber, &c. correcting the false Methods us'd by many therein. Also the art of gauging much enlarg'd shewing not only the measuring of Wine, Beer, and Ale Vessels, but likewise how to gauge all sorts of Brewers Tuns; together with Tables of the Excise of Beer and Ale. Also many other rules and tables of weights and measures, foreign and domestick; Tables of Accompts, Expences, &c. By Henry Phillips, Philomath.
Phillippes, Henry, -1677?.Date: 1719- Books
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The devout Christian instructed how to pray and give thanks to God: or, a book of devotions for families, and for particular persons, in most of the concerns of human life. By Symon Patrick, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of Ely.
Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707.Date: M.DCC.LXXXII. [1782]- Books
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The dealers in stock's assistant: or, a calculation of the value of any parcel of stocks from 10000 l. to 1 l. at the Rate of 1/16 of a Pound per Cent to 200 l: per Cent. For the Ease of the Proprietors for several Transferrable Stocks, as South Sea, both Capital and Annuity, East India, Bank of England, Million Bank, York Buildings, Royal Exchange and London Assurance, &c. by which also may be found Interest at any Rate, Insurance, Commission and Brokerage. By G. Clerk, of the South Sea House. N. B. That the Buyer may find his Account in a Book of this Consequence, the Author has taken special Care to correct all the Errors of the Press; and to prevent Imposition, has affix'd at the Bottom of the Preface his Name, in his own Hand Writing.
Clerke, George.Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]- Books
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A voyage into the Levant: perform'd by command of the late French king. Containing the antient and modern state of the islands of the Archipelago; as also of Constantinople, the Coasts of the Black Sea, Armenia, Georgia, the Frontiers of Persia, and Asia Minor. With plans of the principal towns and Places of Note; an Account of the Genius, Manners, Trade, and Religion of the respective People inhabiting those Parts: And an Explanation of Variety of Medals and Antique Monuments. Illustrated with full descriptions and curious copper-plates of great Numbers of Uncommon Plants, Animals, &c. And several Observations in Natural History. By M. Tournefort, of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Chief Botanist to the late French King, &c. To which is prefix'd, the author's life, in a Letter to M. Begon: As also his Elogium, pronounc'd by M. Fontenelle, before a publick Assembly of the Academy of Sciences. Adorn'd with an accurate map of the Author's Travels, not in the French Edition: Done by Mr. Senex. In two volumes.
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656-1708.Date: M.DCC.XVIII. [1718]- Books
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The lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff Esq; vol. V.
Date: 1720- Books
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M. Misson's memoirs and observations in his travels over England. With some account of Scotland and Ireland. Dispos'd in alphabetical order. Written originally in French, and translated by Mr. Ozell.
Misson, Henri.Date: [1719]- Books
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Ecclesiæ primitivæ notitia: or, a summary of christian antiquities: Giving an Account, I. Of Christians in general, their Names, &c. II. Of the Clergy in particular, their Orders, Offices, Privileges, &c. III. Of the Asceticks, and the Original of Monks. IV. Of the Antient Churches, their Original. V. Of the Districts of Antient Churches. VI. Of the first Use of Creeds in the Church. Vii. Of Baptism, Confirmation, their Rites, &c. Viii. Of the Primitive Liturgies, and Set Forms of Prayer. IX. Of the Missa Catechumenorum, and its several Parts. X. Of the Missa Fidelium, or the Communion Service; with the Preparation requited to the Communion. XI. Of the Unity and Discipline of the Antient Church, &c. To which is prefix'd, an index hæreticus, Containing a short Account of all the Principal Heresies, since the Rise of Christianity. There is also added, a brief account of the eight first general councils. ...
Bingham, Joseph, 1668-1723.Date: M.DCC.XXII. [1722]- Books
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[Callipædia: or, The art of getting beautiful children.] A poem, in four books. Written in Latin by Claudius Quillet. Made English by N. Rowe, Esq; &c.
Quillet, Claude, 1602-1661.Date: M.DCC.XX. [1720]- Books
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The compleat measurer; or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly call'd Cross-Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals, by Cross-Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses. Also the Works of several Artificers relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber: Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The second edition; to which is added, an appendix, 1. Of Gauging, 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all tradesmen, especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plaisterers, Painters, Joyners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F.R.S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: 1721- Books
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The history of the revolutions that happened in the government of the Roman Republic. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions, &c. The fourth edition. English'd by Mr. Ozell from the original newly reprinted at Paris, with amendments and additions by the Author himself, in almost every Page: Besides not a few essential Alterations and Corrections in. This Fourth Edition more than in any of the preceding ones, either French or Dutch. ... . To which is prefixed, A Translation of a Memorial sent from London by the late Earl Stanhope to the Abbot De Vertot at Paris; containing divers Questions relating to the Constitution of the Roman Senate. With the Abbot's Answer.
Vertot, abbé de, 1655-1735.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- 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