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Pictures and punishment : art and criminal prosecution during the Florentine Renaissance / Samuel Y. Edgerton, Jr.
Edgerton, Samuel YDate: [1985], ©1985- Pictures
The vexatious litigant dies: the monster Litigation receives his soul, while Evil Conscience and Poverty dig his grave from which hellfire billows. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 159-.
Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617.Date: 1590-1599Reference: 26561i- Books
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A faithful narrative of the most wicked and inhuman transactions of that bloody-minded gang of thief-takers, alias thief-makers, Macdaniel, Berry, Salmon, Eagan, alias Gahagan; (with a curious print of Macdaniel) as also of the notorious Accomplice of theirs, Mary Jones, and others. Shewing The diabolical Arts by them practised, to get innocent Person convicted for Robberies, and to share amongst themselves the Rewards paid for such Conviction. By what Stroke of Providence it was that the Compiler of this Narrative became acquainted with this Mystery of Iniquity The unwearied Diligence by him made use of to get to the Bottom of it. With the Manner of his Counter-Acting those worst of Villains. first, In his taking their Agent Blec, and keeping him so secret as to baffle all their Enquiries about him. Secondly, In his Watchfulness over the other Four at Maidstone, and suffering them to carry on their Prosecution of the two Lads, Ellis and Kelley, even to the conviction of them Capitally, and his then seizing and securing the Prosecutors and their Accomplice Bery. Thirdly, His prosecuting these Monsters in so clear and perspicuous a Manner, that the Court sound them Guilty of every thing laid to their Charge: But the Case being singular, they were pleased to close with a Special Verdict, i.e. to refer Sentence to the Lords, the Judges. Also The Informations the Aurthor of this Narrative received relative to the Affair of Kidden, who was falsly accused, convicted, executed, Feb. 4, 1754. His searching this, at that Time clouded Villany, to its very Source. The Means made use of to bring the principal Actress in this most horrid Scene, Mary Jones, to Justice. Her Commitment, &c. for the wilful Murder of Joshua Kidden. The whole being interspersed with divers other Accounts of a similar Nature, and which cannot but astonish every one who considers them. By Joseph Cox. High Constable of the Hundred of Black-Heath, in the County of Kent.
Cox, Joseph, -1760.Date: 1759- Books
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A faithful narrative of the most wicked and inhuman transactions of that bloody-minded gang of thief-takers, alias thief-makers, Macdaniel, Berry, Salmon, Eagan, alias Gahagan; (with a curious print of Macdaniel) As also of that notorious Accomplice of theirs, Mary Jones, and Others. Shewing the diabolical arts by them practised, to get innocent Persons convicted for Robberies, and to share amongst themselves the Rewards paid for such Convictions. By what Stroke of Providence it was that the Compiler of this Narrative became acquainted with this Mystery of Iniquity. The unwearied Diligence by him made use of to get to the Bottom of it: The Manner of his Counter-Acting those worst of Villains. First, In his taking their Agent Blee, and keeping him so secret as to baffle all their Enquiries about him. Secondly, In his Watchfulness over the other Four at Maidstone, and suffering them to carry on their Prosecution of the two Lads, Ellis and Kelley, even to the convicting of them Capitally, and his then seizing and securing the Prosecutors and their Accomplice Berry. Thirdly, His prosecuting these Monsters in so clear and perspicuous a Manner, that the Court found them Guilty of every thing laid to their Charge: But the Case being singular, they were pleased to close with a Special Verdict, i.e. to refer Sentence to the Lords, the Judges. Also The Informations the Author of this Narrative received relative to the Affair of Kidden, who was falsly accused, convicted, and executed, Feb. 4, 1756. His searching this, at that Time clouded Villany, to its very Source. The Means made use of to bring the principal Actress in this most horrid Scene, Mary Jones, to Justice. Her Commitment, &c. for the wilful Murder of Joshua Kidden. The whole being interspersed with divers other Accounts of a similar Nature, and which cannot but astonish every one who considers them. By Joseph Cox, High Constable of the Hundred of Black-Heath, in the County of Kent.
Cox, Joseph, -1760.Date: 1756- Books
The print before photography : an introduction to European printmaking, 1550-1820 / Antony Griffiths.
Griffiths, AntonyDate: 2016- Books
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A reply to Capt. Middleton's answer to the remarks on his vindication of his conduct, in a late voyage made by him in the Furnace sloop, by Orders of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, to find out a passage from the north-west of Hudson's Bay, to the western and southern ocean of America. Shewing the Art and Evasions he makes use of to conceal his Mis-Conduct and Neglect in prosecuting that Discovery: As also the false Currents, Tides, Straits, and Rivers he has laid down in his Chart and Journal to conceal the Discovery; with Remarks upon some extraordinary Affidavits he has published in his Favour. To which is added, a ful answer to a late pamphlet published by Capt. Middleton, called Forgery detected. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq;
Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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The art of planting and cultivating the vine; as also, of making, fining, and preserving wines, &c. According To The Most Approved Methods In The Most celebrated Wine-Countries in France. Compiled for the use of such as intend to prosecute that beneficial and national branch of commerce and agriculture in America, and particularly for that of the Colony at New Bourdeaux; by Louis de Saint Pierre, Esq; One of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for Granville County, and Captain of the Company of Militia, consisting of the French Vine-Dressers, established at New Bourdeaux, in South Garolina.
Saint Pierre, Louis de, active 1772.Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]- Books
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The art of cookery, made plain and easy; which far exceeds any thing of the kind ever yet published. Containing, I. Of Roasting, Boiling, &c. II. Of Made-Dishes. III. Read this Chapter, and you will find how Expensive a French Cook's Sauce is. IV. To make a Number of pretty little Dishes fit for a Supper or Side-Dish, and little Corner-Dishes for a great Table; and the rest you have in the Chapter for Lent. V. To dress Fish. VI. Of Soops and Broths. Vii. Of Puddings. Viii. Of Pies. IX. For a Lent Dinner, a Number of good Dishes, which you may make use of for a Table at any other Time. X. Directions for the Sick. XI. For Captains of Ships. XII. Of Hogs Puddings, Sausages, &c. XIII. To pot and make Hams, &c. XIV. Of Pickling. XV. Of making Cakes, &c. XVI. Of Cheesecakes, Creams, Jellies, Whip Syllabubs, &c. XVII. Of Made Wines, Brewing, French Bread, Muffins, &c. XVIII. Jarring Cherries, and Preserves, &c. XIX. To make Anchovies, Vermicella, Carchup, Vinegar, and to keep Artichokes, French Beans, &c. XX. Of Distilling. XXI. How to Market; the Seasons of the Year for Butchers Meat, Poultry, Fish, Herbs, Roots, &c. and Fruit. XXII. A certain Cure for the Bite of a Mad Dog. By Dr. Mead. XXIII. A Receipt to keep clear from Buggs. To which are added, By Way of Appendix, I. To dress a Turtle, the West-India Way. II. To make Ice Cream. III. A Turkey, &c. in Jelly. IV. To make Citron. V. To candy Cherries or Green Gages. VI. To take Ironmolds out of Linnen. Vii. To make India Pickle: Viii. To make English Catchup. IX. To prevent the Infection among horned Cattle. By a lady.
Glasse, Hannah, 1708-1770.Date: [1755]- Books
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The antient and present state of the county and city of Cork, in four books. I. Containing, the antient Names of the Territories and Inhabitants, with the Civil and Ecclesiastical Division thereof. II. The Topography of the County and City of Cork. III. The Civil History of the County. IV. The Natural History of the same. The whole Illustrated by Remarks on the Baronies, Parishes, Towns, Villages, Seats, Mountains, Rivers, Medicinal Waters, Fossils, Animals and Vegetables; together with a new Hydrographical Description of the Sea Coasts. To which are added, curious notes and observations, relating to the erecting and improvement of several Arts and Manufactures, either neglected or ill prosecuted in this County. Embellished with new and correct maps of the County and City; perspective views of the chief towns, and other copper-plates. Published with the approbatio of the Physico-Historical Society. By Charles Smith. ...
Smith, Charles, 1715?-1762.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Pictures
Two boxers face each other with clenched fists; representing the by-election for the City of London held on 3-5 March 1795. Etching possibly by I. Cruickshank, 1795.
Date: 3 March 1795Reference: 585554i- Archives and manuscripts
Research Defence Society
Research Defence SocietyDate: 1811-1992Reference: SA/RDS- Pictures
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A Protestant man and woman interrupted while reading the forbidden Bible. Wood engraving by M. Klinkicht after K. Ooms.
Ooms, Karel, 1845-1900.Reference: 11688i- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1928-1929Reference: WF/M/GB/30/05Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd