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The passions and their effects exemplified in a variety of incidents. By John Luffman. Containing. Fidelity. Dissipation Griee. Generosity. Folly. Libertinism. Affectation. Deception. Avarice. Ambition. Contentment. Humanity. Prostitution. Benevolence. Gratitude. Joy. and Remorse.
Luffman, J. (John), 1756-1846.Date: [1792]- Pictures
King James I of England and VI of Scotland: enthroned in the centre, he watches Peace and Plenty embrace each other, while Minerva and Mercury ward off discord; (left) Liberality trampling on Avarice; (right) Temperance trampling on Fury. Engraving by S. Gribelin, 1720, after Sir P.P. Rubens.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: [1720]Reference: 3063499i- Books
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The groans of Britons at the gloomy prospect of the present precarious state of their liberties and properties, compared with what it has been. Illustrated with Various Examples, from Antient and Modern History of Free Nations becoming Slaves from the Effects of Avarice, the horrid Vice to which we owe all our present Calamities.
Date: [1743]- Books
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Theological, philosophical, and moral essays, on the following subjects: celibacy, wedlock, Seduction, Pride, Duelling, Self Murder, Lying, Detraction, Duplicity, Avarice, Generosity, Temperance, Excess, Prosperity, Adversity, Justice, Mercy, death, judgment. To these are added, a letter, addressed to the King, Lords, and Commons, on the brutal practice of boxing. By the Rev. Edward Barry, M.D.
Barry, Edward, 1759-1822.Date: 1799- Books
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The groans of Britons at the gloomy prospect of the present precarious state of their liberties and properties, compared with what it has been. Illustrated with Various Examples, from Antient and Modern History of Free Nations becoming Slaves from the Effects of Avarice, the borrid Vice to which we owe all our present Calamities.
Date: [1743]