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The American coast pilot; containing the courses and distances between the principal harbours, capes and headlands, from Passamaquoddy through the Gulph of Florida, with directions for sailing into the same, describing the soundings, bearings of the light-houses and beacons from the rocks, shoals, ledges, &c. Together with the courses and distances from Cape-Cod and Cape-Ann to Georges'-Bank, through the South and East Channels, and the setting of the currents, with the latitudes and longitudes of the principal harbours on the coast. Together with a tide table. By Capt. Lawrence Furlong. Corrected and improved by the most experienced pilots in the United States - Also, information to masters of vessels, wherein the manner of transacting business at the custom-houses is fully elucidated. Published according to act of Congress.
Furlong, Lawrence, 1734-1806.Date: - 1798- Books
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An Atlas to Walker's geography and gazetteer. World, - plate I. These plates are inserted in geography. Mechanical figures, &c. II. Astronomical ditto, III. Solar system, &c. IV. Optical figures, V. Botanical ditto, VI. General chart of the world, VII. United States of America, VIII. Europe, - - IX. England and Wales, - X. Scotland, - - XI. Ireland, - - XII. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, - XIII. Northern part of Russia, XIV. Souther part of Russia, XV. Poland, as divided, XVI. Germany, Plate XVII. Swisserland, - XVIII. Holland, or seven united provinces, - XIX. Netherlands, - XX. France in departments, XXI. Spain and Portugal, XXII. Italy, - - XXIII. Turkey in Europe, and Hungary, - - XXIV. Asia, - - XXVII. West Indies, - XXVIII. North America in general, XXIV. South America, - XXX. Historical chart, XXXI.
Date: 1798- Books
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An Atlas to Walker's geography and gazetteer. World, - plate I. these plates are inserted in geography. Mechanical figures, &c. II. Astronomical ditto, III. Solar system, &c. IV. Optical figures, V. Botanical ditto, VI. General chart of the world, VII. United States of America, VIII. Europe, England and Wales, - X. Scotland, - XI. Ireland, - XII. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, - XIII. Northern part of Russia, XIV. Southern part of Russia, XV. Poland, as divided, - XVI. Germany, Plate XVII. Swisserland, - XVIII. Holland, or seven United Provinces, - XIX. Netherlands, - XX. France in Departments, XXI. Spain and Portugal, XXII. Italy, - XXIII. Turkey in Europe, and Hungary, - XXIV. Asia, - XXV. Hindoostan, or East Indies, - XXVI. Africa, - XXVII. West Indies, - XXVIII. North America in general, XXIX. South America, - XXX. Historical chart, XXXI.
Date: 1797- Books
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The Travels and surprising adventures of John Thomson, who was taken, and carried to America, and sold for a slave there: - how he was taken captive by the savages. - With an account of his happy delivery, after four months slavery, and his return to Scotland. Entered according to order.
Date: 1800?]- Books
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A topographical description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Missisippi, &c. the Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral; the Mountains, Creeks, Roads, Distances, Latitudes, &c. and of every Part, laid down in the annexed Map. Published by Thomas Hutchins, Captain in the 60th Regiment of Foot. With a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio, a Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, a Table of the Distances between Fort Pitt and the Mouth of the Ohio, all Engraved upon Copper. And An Appendix, containing Mr. Patrick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois River, and a correct List of the different Nations and Tribes of Indians, with the Number of Fighting Men, &c.
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Archives and manuscripts
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 7
Date: Aug 1903 - Jul 1904Reference: WF/E/01/01/07Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 6
Date: Aug 1901 - Jul 1903Reference: WF/E/01/01/06Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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Before the Most Noble and Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes. The Brigantine Triumph, Benjamin Northam, Master. James Graham, of London, Merchant, the Agent for, and Correspondent of, Thomas Ogden and Titus Ogden, and Messieurs John Wright Stanly, Wright Stanly, and James Green, Merchants, all of the Town of Newborn, in the State of North Carolina, one of the United States of America, and Subjects of the said United States, the sole Owners of the said Brigantine and her Cargo at the Time she was taken and seized as Prize, on the twenty-eighth Day of March, One thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, in the Atlantic Ocean, between the thirty-third and thirty-fourth Degrees of Northern Latitude, twenty-five Days after the Cessation of Hostilities between his Majesty and the said United States of America, in the said Atlantic Ocean, and Claimant of the said Brigantine and her Cargo on Behalf of the said Owners, Appellant. William Swiney, Esquire, Commander of his Majesty's Ship of War the Assurance, the Captor, and James Heseltine, Esquire, his Majesty's Procurator General, - - - - Respondents. An Appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of East Florida. The appellant's case.
Great Britain. Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes.Date: 1785]- Books
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A statement submitted by Lieutenant Colonel Desbarres, for consideration. Respecting his services, from the year 1755, to the present Time-in the Capacity of an Officer and Engineer during the War of 1756. - The utility of his surveys and publications of the Coasts and Harbours of North America, intituled, The Atlantic Neptune. - and his proceedings and conduct as Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Colony of Cap Breton.
Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824.Date: 1795?]- Books
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The american geography; or, a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing Astronomical Geography - Geographical Definitions, Discovery, and General Description of America and the United States: - Of their Boundaries; Mountains; Lakes; Bays and Rivers; Natural History; Productions; Population; Government; Agriculture; Commerce; Manufactures; and History. - A concise Account of the War, and of the important Events which have succeeded. With a particular description of Kentucky, The Western Territory, and Vermont. - Of their Extent; Civil Divisions; Chief Towns; Climates; Soils; Trade; Character; Constitutions; Courts of Justice; Colleges; Academies; Religion; Islands; Indians; Literary and Humane Societies; Springs; Curiosities; Histories; &c. To which is added, An Abridgment of the Geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch Dominions in America and the West-Indies. - Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiah Morse. Illustrated with Two sheet Maps - One of the Southern, the other of the Northern states. - From the latest surveys.
Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.Date: M.DC.CXCII. [1792]- Books
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The American geography; or, A view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography. - geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States:-Of their Boundaries; Mountains; Lakes; Bays and Rivers; Natural History; Productions; Population; Government; Agriculture; Commerce; Manufactures; and History. - A Concise Account of the War, and of the important Events which have succeeded. With A Particular Description Of AtKentucky, The Western Territory, and Vermont. - Of their Extent; Civil Divisions; Chief Towns; Climates; Soils; Trade; Character; Constitutions; Courts of Justice; Colleges; Academies; Religion; Islands; Indians; Literary and Humane Societies; Springs; Curiosities; Histories; &c. To Which IS Added, An Abridgment of the Geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch Dominions in America and the West-Indies. - Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiah Morse. Illustrated with two sheet maps - One Of At The Southern, The Other Of At The Northern States. - From The Latest Surveys.
Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Archives and manuscripts
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Fox, Sarah, 1804-1890Date: 1737-1980Reference: PP/HO- Books
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An historical narrative and topographical description of Louisiana, and West-Florida, comprehending the river Mississippi with its principal branches and settlements, and the rivers Pearl, Pascagoula, Mobille, Perdido, Escambia, Chacta-Hatcha, &c. The climate, soil, and produce whether animal, vegetable, or mineral; with directions for sailing into all the bays, lakes, harbours and rivers on the north side of the Gulf of Mexico, and for navigating between the islands situated along that coast, and ascending the Mississippi River. By Thomas Hutchins, geographer to the United States.
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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Morse's Geography. This day is published, in one large volume octavo, illustrated with maps, a new edition, price 8s. in boards, or 9s. bound. The American geography; or a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography. - Geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States:-Of their boundaries; mountains; lakes; bays and rivers; natural history; productions; population; goverment; agriculture; commerce; manufactures; and history.-A concise account of the war, and of the important events which have succeeded. With a particular description of Kentucky, the western territory, and Vermont.-Of their extent; civil divisions; chief towns; climates; soils; trade; character; constitutions; courts of justice; colleges; academies; religion; islands; Indians; literary and humane societies; springs; curiosities; histories; &c. To which is added, an abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch dominions in America and the West-Indies.-Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiaii Morse.
Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814.Date: 1792- Books
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A catalogue of prints and books of prints, both ancient and modern, after the most eminent masters. Among them are the following Books of Prints. The Works of Capt. Baillie Oeuvres de Phil Wovermans Oeuvres de Pillement, half bound Scenographia Americana Sadelar's Landscapes Oeuvres de F. K. Wierotter Perelle's Landscapes, Worlidge's Gems, 3 vols. Hayes's British Birds finely coloured Edwards's Flowers on 100 plates, do. Harris's English Insects, Moths and Butterflies Redinger's various coloured Horses Miller's Plants, done at Nuremberg Ovid's Metamorphoses The Life of Massachio, by Patch - Fra. Bartolomeo, ditto - Giotta ditto Barry's Charts of Nova Scotia, &c. The North American Pilot The American Atlas, by Jefferies The West Indian Atlas De L'isle's Atlas Dunn's Atlas Piranesi's Views of Rome Books bound in Russia, &c. Ainsworth's Dictionary, 2 vols. fol. Johnson's Dictionary in 2 vols. Postlethwayte's Dictionary of Trade Beauwe's Lex Mercutoria Atkyn's History of Gloucestershire Wood's Body of Conveyancing, 3 vols. Harris's Collection of Voyages, 2 vols. Anderson's History of Trade, 2 vols. Hawkin's History of Music, 5 vols. Grose's Antiquities of Eng. and Wales Strut's Customs and Manners of the Ancient Inhabitants of Eng. 3 vols. Pennant's Tour to Scotland, 3 vols. Anson's Voyage Blackwel's Courtof Augustus, 3 vols. Hume's History of England, 8 vols 4 to Robinson's History of Scotland, 2 vols. Hooke's Roman History, 4 vols. Locke's Works, 4 vols. Bolingbroke's Works, 5 vols. Thompson's Description of the Royal Palace of the Escurial with plates Philosophical Transactions, complete Wards Justice, 4 vols. Lexembourg Gallery half bound. A Choice Collection of Metzotintos, First Impressions; many of them Proof Prints; all in fine Preservation and many very scarce. Likewise A Collection of fine Paintings. With an Appendix, containing. A Collection of Books, most of them in elegant Bindings, the lowest Price of each Article printed in the Catalogue By Hooper and Davis, No. 25, Ludgate-Hill. Catalogues to be had gratis, as above; at Mr. Ridley's, St. James's Street; Mr. Shropshire's, New Bond Street; Mr. Millan's, Charing-Cross; and at Mr. Sewel's, Cornhill.
Hooper and Davis (Booksellers : London, England)Date: 1779?]- Books
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A description of South Carolina; containing, Many curious and interesting Particulars relating to the Civil, Natural and Commercial history of that colony, viz. The Succession of European Settlers there; Grants of English Charters; Boundaries; Constitution of the Government; Taxes; Number of Inhabitants, and of the neighbouring Indian Nations, &c. The Nature of the Climate; Tabular Accounts of the Altitudes of the Barometer Monthly for Four Years, of the Depths of Rain Monthly for Eleven Years, and of the Winds Direction Daily for One Year, &c. The Culture and Produce of Rice, Indian Corn, and Indigo; the Process of extracting Tar and Turpentine; the State of their Maritime Trade in the Years 1710, 1723, 1740 and 1748, with the Number or Tonnage of Shipping employed, and the Species, Quantities and Values of their Produce exported in One Year, &c. To which is added, A very particular Account of their Rice-Trade for Twenty Years, with their Exports of Raw Silk and Imports of British Silk Manufactures for Twenty - five Years.
Glen, James, 1701-1777.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Archives and manuscripts
English Language Autograph Letters: HEA-HEY
Date: 1765-1910Reference: MS.8854- Archives and manuscripts
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 1 ['HSW Private No.1']
Date: Aug 1882-Mar 1888Reference: WF/E/01/01/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
Women in the history of science : a sourcebook / edited by Hannah Wills, Sadie Harrison, Erika Jones, Farrah Lawrence-Mackey and Rebecca Martin.
Date: 2023