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The pleasing instructor: or, entertaining moralist. Consisting of select essays, relations, visions and allegories, collected from the most eminent English authors. To which are prefixed, new Thoughts on education. Designed for the Use of Schools, as well as the Closet; with a View to form the rising Minds of the Youth of both Sexes to Virtue, and destroy in the Bud, those Vices and Frailties, which Mankind, and Youth in particular, are addicted to.
Date: 1756- Books
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A new year's gift; or, The virgin's nosegay, being the duties of Christian virgins: Digested succinct chapters, and stated under three principal heads: Viz. I. Truths, which they are indispensably obliged to know. II. Vices, which they ought to avoid. III. Virtues, which of necessity they ought to practise, in order to be happy in this world and blessed for all eternity. To which is added, advice to a new married lady. By F...... L...., Esq;
F. L., Esq.Date: M.DCC.LII. [1752]- Books
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The life of Tho. Neaves, the noted Street-Robber, Executed at Tyburn, on Friday the seventh of February, 1728-9. for Shop-Lifting. Captain of the Gang of Street-Robbers, executed at Tyburn in May last. A very Mackheath, and Political Plunderer; His private Villanies, publick Vices and Intriegues, with some Sodomitical Professors. The Canting Language in Perfection; and the Art of Sharping, Tricking, Biting and Filching, shew'd, as practis'd with the utmost Dexterity, both in the City, and at-
Date: [1729]- Books
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The orations of Cicero, translated into English. Containing I. Oration for Roscius of Ameria, accused of murdering his Father. II. For C. Rabirius, accused of Treason against the People. III. For King Dejotarus, accused of a Plot against Caesar. IV. For L. Muraena, Consul Elect, upon an Impeachment for Public Corruption. V. For P. Quintius, upon a Case of Bankruptcy. VI. Against L. Calphurnius Piso, upon his Vices and Mismanagements both in Public and Private. By William Guthrie, Esq; vol. III.
Cicero, Marcus Tullius.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]- Books
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An enquiry into the causes of the late increase of robbers, &c. with some proposals for remedying this growing evil. In which The Present Reigning Vices are impartially exposed; and the Laws that relate to the Provision for the Poor, and to the Punishment of Felons are largely and freely examined. By Henry Fielding, Esq; Barrister at Law, and One of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Middlesex, and for the City and Liberty of Westminister.
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Britain's remembrancer: or, the danger not over. Being Some Thoughts on the proper Improvement of the present Juncture. The Character of this Age and Nation. A brief View, from History, of the Effects of the Vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest Empires and States of former Times. Remarkable Deliverances this Nation has had in the most imminent Dangers, with suitable Reflections. Some Hints, shewing what is in the Power of the several Ranks of People, and of every Individual in Britain, to do toward securing the State from all its Enemies.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: M.DCC.XLVI. [1746]- Books
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Britain's remembrancer: or, the danger not over. Being Some Thoughts on the proper Improvement of the present Juncture. The Character of this Age and Nation. A brief View, from History, of the Effects of the Vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest Empires and States of former Times. Remarkable Deliverances this Nation has had in the most imminent Dangers, with suitable Reflections. Some Hints, shewing what is in the Power of the several Ranks of People, and of every Individual in Britain, to do toward securing the State from all its Enemies.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: [1746]- Books
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Britain's remembrancer. Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. The character of this age and nation. A brief View, from History, of the Effects of the Vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest Empires and States of former Times. Remarkable Deliverances this Nation has had in the most imminent Dangers; with suitable Reflections. Some Hints, shewing what is in the Power of the several Ranks of People, and of every Individual in Britain, to do toward securing the State from all its Enemies.
Burgh, James, 1714-1775.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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Faithful advice to the livery of London, and freeholders of Great Britain. Containing: I. Some considerations and cautions to be used at the election of magistrates, but especially of Members to serve in Parliament. II. To those on whom the majority of votes doth fall ; very proper to be perused by every Subject of these Kingdoms, in order to correct the Vices of Elections, and Choice of Magistrates and Ministers of State. Most humbly dedicated to Sir Peter Delme, Lord Mayor of the honourable City of London.
Johnson, John, active 1724.Date: [1724]- Books
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The vanity of conquests, and universal monarchy: being a succinct account of all the great conquerors and heroes both of ancient and modern ages. Deduc'd from Nimrod to Lewis XIV. of France. Containing I. Their Virtues and Vices. II. The Rise and Fall of the Empires, founded by them. III. Reflections upon their several Characters. IV. The Exorbitant Pretensions of the French King, and the Necessity the World lies under, to put a stop to his Ambition. Dedicated to His Grace The Duke of Marlborough, By George Smith, Esquire.
Smyth, George, of North Nibley, Gloucestershire.Date: 1705- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key, to polite-literature; or a compendious dictionary of fabulous history: containing the characters, and principal Actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, Goddess, Heroes, &c. and the manner in which the Ancients represented the Deities & Heroes, Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings, Statues and Gems: Together with some Account of their Poets, and References to the principal Places mentioned in their Works. Intended for the Assistance of those who would understand Mythology, Poetry, Painting, Statuary and Theatrical Entertainments: and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French-Schools.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key, to polite-literature; or a compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters, and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, Goddesses, Heroes, &c. and the manner in which the Ancients represented the Deities & Heroes Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings. Statues and Gems: Together with some Account of their Poets, and References to the principal Places mentioned in their Works. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand Mythology Poetry Painting Statuary and Sheatrical Entertainments and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French-Schools.
Date: MDCCLXXVI [1776]- Books
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Essays, relating to the conduct of life: upon the following subjects. Viz. On self government in general. Choice of a Wife. Choice of a Husband. Circumstances of Husband and Wife. Education of Children. The Station of Life eligible. The Friend and Pretended Friend. The Honest Man. Women and their Vices, with Instructions for their Behaviour. Beauty, and Beauties of the Mind. Single Life and Matrimony. Fortune and Chance. Prosperity and Adversity. Hope and Fear. Courage and Cowardise. Passion, and its Consequences. Slander, and its chief Causes. Thought. Flattery, and its Designs. Gentility. Virtue. The Man truly Great.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: [1717]- Books
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The case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadiere, against the Jesuit Father John Baptist Girard. In a memorial presented to the Parliament of Aix. Wherein He is accused of seducing her, by the abominable Doctrines of Quietism, into the most criminal excesses of Lewdness, and under an appearance of the highest mystical Devotion, deluding into the same Vices six other Females, who had put their consciences under his direction. With a preface by the publisher, Containing a short and plain Account of the Rules of proceeding according to the Laws and Customs of France in Cases of this Nature.
Cadière, Marie-Catherine, 1709-Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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The case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadiere, against the Jesuit Father John Baptist Girard. In a memorial presented to the Parliament of Aix. Wherein that Jesuit is accused of seducing her, by the abominable Doctrines of Quietism, into the most criminal excesses of Lewdness, and under an appearance of the highest mystical Devotion, deluding into the same Vices six other Females, who, like her, had put their consciences under his direction. With a preface by the publisher, Containing a short and plain Account of the Rules of proceeding according to the Laws and Customs of France in Cases of this Nature.
Cadière, Marie-Catherine, 1709-Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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The case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadiere, against the Jesuit Father John Baptist Girard. In a memorial presented to the Parliament of Aix. Wherein that Jesuit is accused of seducing her, by the abominable Doctrines of Quietism, into the most criminal excesses of Lewdness, and under an appearance of the highest mystical Devotion, deluding into the same Vices six other Females, who, like her, had put their consciences under his direction. With a preface by the publisher, Containing a short and plain Account of the Rules of proceeding according to the Laws and Customs of France in Cases of this Nature.
Cadière, Marie-Catherine, 1709-Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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Plain directions for reading the Holy Scriptures. Homily upon Reading the Holy Scriptures. There is nothing that more maintaineth Godliness of the Mind, and driveth away Ungodliness, than doth the continual Reading and Hearing of God's Word, if it be joined with a godly Mind, and a good Affection to know and follow God's Will. For without a single Eye, pure Intent, and good Mind, nothing is allowed for Good before God. And on the other side, nothing more darkneth Christ and the Glory of God, nor bringeth in more Blindness, and all Kinds of Vices, than doth the Ignorance of God's Word.
Böhm, Anton Wilhelm, 1673-1722.Date: [1750?]- Books
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The case of Mrs Mary Catharine Cadiere, against the Jesuit Father John Baptist Girard. In a memorial presented to the Parliament of Aix. Wherein that Jesuit is accused of seducing her, by the abominable Doctrines of Quietism, into the most criminal excesses of Lewdness, and under an appearance of the highest mystical Devotion, deluding into the same Vices six other Females, who, like her, had put their consciences under his direction. With a preface by the Publisher, Containing a short and plain Account of the Rules of proceeding according to the Laws and Customs of France in Cases of this Nature.
Cadière, Marie-Catherine, 1709-Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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An essay on the rosary and sodality of the most holy name of Jesus. Wherein The profound Respect due to this Adorable Name is ascertained: the execrable Vices of Blasphemy, Cursing, and profane Swearing, are inveighed against; and efficacious Remedies are prescribed. Together with An Account of the Rise and Progress of the said Rosary and Sodality: their Excellency, Privileges, Indulgences, &c. To which are subjoined, The Rosaries of the Name of Jesus and of the Blessed Virgin: with their respective Mysteries, Meditations and Collects, correctly set forth. By the Rev. J----n O C----nn----r, O. P. P. G. P. A.
O'Connor, John, Rev.Date: [1772]- Books
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The case of Mrs. Mary Catharine Cadiere, against the Jesuit father John Baptist Girard. In a memorial presented to the Parliament of Aix. Wherein that Jesuit is accused of seducing her, by the abominable Doctrines of Quietilm, into the most criminal excesses of Lewdness, and under an appearance of the highest mystical Devotion, deluding into the same Vices six other Females, who, like her, had put their consciences under his direction. With a preface by the Publisher, Containing a short and plain Account of the Rules of proceeding according to the Laws and Customs of France in Cases of this Nature.
Cadière, Marie-Catherine, 1709-Date: MDCCXXX [1730]- Books
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A second part of A view of London and Westminster: or, the town spy. Shewing The several Vices, Follies, and Impertinencies of the Inhabitants: With a remarkable Project for subjecting the D----mners and Sinkers, to add to the sinking Fund of the Nation. Of the Murders, and miserable Effects of the Bottle and the Pestle. The Town Intrigues. The Modern Criticks and Translators expos'd. An Exact and Correct List of the Kept Mistresses, their Places of Abode, and the Names and Characters of their respective Keepers, according to the Information of the several Parish Officers: The whole interspers'd with several entertaining Characters and pleasant Stories, &c.
Date: [1725]- Books
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The reformer. Exposing the Vices of the Age in several characters. Viz. I. The Vitious Courtier. 2. The Debauch'd Parson. 3. The Factious Hypocrite. 4. The Precise Quaker. 5. The Covetous Miser. 6. The Prodigal Son. 7. The City Letcher. 8. The insatiate Wife. 9. The Amorous Maid. 10. The Beau Apprentice. 11. The City Mob. 12. The Country 'squire. 13. A Jacobite. To which is added, The Rambling Rakes: or, London libertines, Discovering many Mad Frolicks, Committed by the Debauchees of the Town. Together with Three Nights Adventures: containing Several Amazing and Diverting Accidental Intrigues. Also A Step to the bath: With an Account of the Comical Passages on the Road. And a Character of the Place.
Ward, Edward, 1667-1731.Date: [1701?]- Books
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The devil turn'd hermit: or, the adventures of Astaroth banished from Hell. A satirical romance. Exposing, With great Variety of Humour, in a Series of Conversations between that Demon and the Author. The scandalous Frauds, lewd Amours, and devout Mockery of the Monks and Nuns; the Intrigues of Courts; the Ambition, Avarice, and Cruelty of Ministers; the Insincerity, Luxury, Prostitution, and Ingratitude of many private Characters; with other Capital Vices of the present Age. Founded chiefly on real Facts, and interspersed with the Portraits and secret History of most of the considerable Persons that have lived in Europe within these thirty Years past. Translated from the original French of Mr de M***. ...
Lambert de Saumery, Pierre, approximately 1690-Date: 1751- Books
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Chronological tables of Europe; from the nativity of our Saviour to the year 1703. Engraven on 46 Copper-Plates, and Contriv'd in a small Compass for the Pocket; Being of Great Use for the Reading of History, and a Ready Help to Discourse. Digested into so very Easie and Exact a Method, that any one may Immediately find out either Pope, Emperour, or King. And thereby Know in what Time & Kingdom he Reign'd. Who were his Predecessours, Contemprs. & Successrs; To what Virtues or Vices he was most Inclinable; The Good or Ill Success of his Fortune; The Manner & Time of his Death. By Colonel Parsons. Licensed (nov: 10th. 1689) Robt. Midgley.
Marcel, Guillaume, 1647-1708.Date: [1707]- Books
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Chronological tables of Europe; from the nativity of our Saviour to the year 1714. Engraven on 46 Copper-Plates, and Contriv'd in a small Compass for the Pocket; Being of Great Use for the Reading of History, and a Ready Help to Discourse. Digested into so very Easie and Exact a Method, that any one may Immediately find out either Pope, Emperour, or King: And thereby Know in what Time & Kingdom he Reign'd. Who were his Predecessours, Contemprs, & Successrs; To what Virtues or Vices he was most Inclinable; The Good or Ill Success of his Fortune; The Manner & Time of his Death. By Colonel Parsons. Licensed (nov: 10th. 1689) Robt. Midgley.
Marcel, Guillaume, 1647-1708.Date: [1714]