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The countryman's companion containing meditations, prayers and hymns for every day of the week, for the morning and evening; Designed to guard him against the seven Capital Sins of Pride, Covetousness, Uncleanness, Envy, Gluttony, Anger and Sloth. Conceived in such a concise Manner, that it may be performed daily in a short Time. To which is subjoined, an appendix, containing a short catechism for the Benefit of Youth, in order to train them in the true Knowledge of Practice and Principle. By William Longmoor, Author of the Christian Monitor.
Longmoor, William.Date: M.DCC.XLIX. [1749]- Books
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The great sins of drunkeness and gluttony set forth in the proper colours : And by Scripture sentences and pious meditations briefly confirmed.
Date: 1656- Books
The United States of excess : gluttony and the dark side of American exceptionalism / Robert Paarlberg.
Paarlberg, Robert L.Date: [2015]- Books
Fat, gluttony and sloth : obesity in medicine, art and literature / David Haslam & Fiona Haslam.
Haslam, David W.Date: 2009- Books
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Miscellany poems on several subjects. Viz. I. A disswasion from love and matrimony. II. The answer being a defence of love and matrimony. III. News from London. IV. News from the Country. V. The Character of a Parasite. VI. Of Death. Vii. The Golden Age. Viii. An Enquiry after Happiness. IX. The Poet's Litany. X. Of Predestination. XI. The Joys of Heaven. XII. The Character of a Wise Man. XIII. A Dialogue betwixt Reason and Passion. XIV. Of Gluttony. XV. The Poor Man's Comfort. XVI. The Character of a Ladies Lap-Dog. XVII. A Dialogue betwixt Alexander and Diogenes. XVIII. Of a Country Life. XIX. The Character of Revenge. XX. The Vicissitude of Things. XXI. Vanity Display'd: Or, The Beaux Anatomis'd. By T. B. gent.
T. B.Date: MDCCII. [1702]- Books
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A parallel of the doctrine of the pagans, with the doctrine of the Jesuits; and that of the Constitution Unigenitus issued by Pope Clement XI. Divided into several Chapters and Sections, shewing the contrary Sentiments of the Pagans and Jesuits, Concerning, I. The Knowledge and Love of God and Justice. II. The Worship due to God, and the Love due to our Neighbour. III. Sins of Ignorance, and wilful or premeditated Sins. IV. Precipitant Absolutions. V. The servile Fear of God. VI. Vain Swearing. Vii. Concupiscence, and the sensual Pleasures. Viii. Publick Shews, loose Conversation, obscene Tracts, lascivious Looks and Behaviour. IX. Sins of the Marriage Bed. X. Pimps and Procurers. XI. Luxury and Vanity of Women. XII. Gluttony and Drunkenness. XIII. The Murder of Kings, &c. Translated from the original printed in France. To which are added, copies of the said constitution, and of the 101 propositions of Father Quesnel thereby condemned.
Boyer, Pierre, 1677-1755.Date: 1726- Books
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A parallel of the doctrine of the pagans with the doctrine of the Jesuits, and that of the constitution Unigentitus issued by Pope Clemeri XI. Divided into several chapters and sections, shewing the contrary sentiments of the pagans and Jesuits, concerning I. The knowledge and love of God and justice. II. The worship due to God, and the love due to our neighbour. III. Sins of ignorance, and wilful or premeditated sins. IV. Precipitant absolutions. V. The servile fear of God. VI. Vain swearing. VII. Concupiscence, and the sensual pleasures. VIII. Publick shews, loose conversation, obscene tracts, lascivious looks and behaviour. IX. Sins of the marriage bed. X. Pimps and procurers. XI. Luxury and vanity of women. XII. Gluttony and drunkenness. XIII. The murder of Kings, &c. Translated from the original printed in France. To which are added, copies of the said constitution, and of the 101 propositions of Father Quesnel thereby condemned.
Boyer, Pierre, 1677-1755.Date: 1738- Books
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A parallel of the doctrine of the pagans, with the doctrine of the Jesuits; and that of the constitution Unigenitus issued by Pope Clement XI. Divided into several Chapters and Sections, shewing, the contrary Sentiments of the Pagans and Jesuits. Concerning I. The Knowledge and Love of God and Justice. II. The Worship due to God, and the Love due to our Neighbour. III. Sins of Ignorance, and wilful or premeditated Sins. IV. Precipitant Absolutions. V. The servile Fear of God. VI. Vain Swearing. Vii. Concupiscence, and the sensual Pleasures. Viii. Publick Shews, loose Conversation, obscence Tracts, lafcivious Looks and Behaviour. IX. Sins of the Marriage Bed. X. Pimps and Procurers. XI. Luxury and Vanity of Women. XII. Gluttony and Drunkenness. XIII. The Murder of Kings, &c. Translated from the original printed in France. To which are added, copies of the said constitution, and of the 101 propositions, of Father Quesnel thereby condemned.
Boyer, Pierre, 1677-1755.Date: 1726/7- Books
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Escaped from the infernal mausoleum at the Stone Jug, the soul of a fury, answering to the name of M*tt*ews. as he brided Old Charon to ferry him across the Styx, it is imagined he is attempting to establish himself once more in the Regions of Light, from whence he has been several Times withdrawn thro' the repeated Solicitations of many faithful Subjects, who frequently and severely felt the Effects of his diabolic Tyranny. During his former Residence on Earth he officiated as Physician to Coward's Hospital in Bath, and was President of the Mercantile Societies trading in Toryism, Knavery, Lying, Corruption, Dishonesty, Assurance, Gluttony, Infamy, and every other Vice his Satanic Majesty has found Necessary to transmit amongst Mortals. - - This is to caution all Daemons, Furies, Tories, and others against harbouring this inquitous Peregrinator, who has attempted to eclipse his Sovereign, and their Assistance is likewise desired to secure, bind, & bring him to Messrs. Fisher and Biggs, Keepers of the said Mausoleum, from whom they will receive a handsome Reward.
Date: 1788?]- Books
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The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man. In six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for extraordinary Virtues or Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the uncommon Powers or Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange Discoveries of long-concealed Murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634-1680.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The way to make all people rich: or, Wisdoms call to temperanae [sic] and frugality : in a dialogue between Sophronio and Guloso, one a lover of sobriety, the other addicted to gluttony and excess. By Philotheos Physiologus, the author of the Way to health, The country-man's companion, The good house-wife made a doctor, &c.
Tryon, Thomas, 1634-1703Date: 1685- Books
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De l'épicurisme, considéré dans les sciences physiologiques et médicales : essai pour servir à l'histoire de la médecine du 18e siècle / par un médecin.
Date: 1817- Books
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The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634-1680.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man. In six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for extraordinary Virtues of Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hosritality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the uncommon Powers or Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising Escapes from Death and Dangers; Strange Discoveries of long-concealed Murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a complete System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634-1680.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Pictures
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Benjamin Marriot, a man who ate vast amounts of food. Coloured engraving.
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Statuette of a naked boy standing on a corbel, commemorating the Great Fire of London, 1666. Etching on a mezzotint ground by J. T. Smith after himself, 1791.
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833.Date: 11 January 1791Reference: 24264i- Pictures
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The clyster is prepared for a glutton. Colour line engraving by J.J. Leveau after himself, 1762.
Leveau, Jean Jacques, 1729-1785.Date: [1762]Reference: 15975i- Pictures
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A corpulent gentleman with indigestion. Line engraving, c. 18th century.
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A wealthy man at his dinner table is offered a clyster by a servant. Lithograph by Tal-Zar.
Tal-Zar.Reference: 16923i- Books
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An inuectiue ageinst glotony and dronkennes.
Date: [Anno domini. M.D.XLV [1545]]- Pictures
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A gouty man savouring his feast. Coloured aquatint by G. Hunt after E.Y.
E.Y., active approximately 1830.Reference: 10511i- Books
Medicine and the Seven Deadly Sins in Late Medieval Literature and Culture / Virginia Langum.
Langum, VirginiaDate: [2016]- Pictures
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The levels of hell depicted as circular stone tiers; purgatory lies outside its walls. Engraving.
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Surrounded by ghoulish apparitions, a manic priest carries an enema towards a wretchedly praying man. Aquatint with etching by F. Goya, c. 1797.
Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828.Reference: 18035i- Pictures
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An English doctor instructs his English patient not to eat as he does. Coloured engraving by Louis-Franc̦ois Charon.
Reference: 16061i