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The British Nepos; or, youth's mirror: being select lives of illustrious Britons, Who Have Been Distinguished by their Virtues, Talents, or Remarkable Progress in Life, with Incidental and Practical Reflections. Written Purposely for the Use of Schools, and Carefully Adapted to the Situations and Capacities of British Youth, By William Mavor, LL.D. Vicar of Hurley, Berkshire, and Chaplain to the Earl of Dumfries.
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837.Date: 1798- Books
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The anatomy of the human bones; with an account of muscular motion, and the circulation of the blood: also of digestion and nutrition: with A Description of the Four Senses. Illustrated with variety of copper plates. To which is added, A short and easy Method of discovering the Virtues of Plants in curing the Diseases of the Human Body. By George Thomson, M. A.
Thomson, G. (George), active 18th century.Date: M,DCC,XXXIV. [1734]- Books
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A supplement to the new and general biographical dictionary; containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every nation; particularly the British and Irish; From the Earliest Accounts of Time to the present Period. Wherein Their remarkable Actions or Sufferings, their Virtues, Parts, and Learning, are accurately displayed; with a Catalogue of their Literary Productions. vol.XII.
Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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A dissertation on the nature and effects of a vegetable remedy, an acknowledged specific in all venereal, scorbutic and scrophulous cases, and in a complication. Prepared only by J. Burrows, M. D. No. 5, Mark Lane, Fenchurch Street; and an appendix, containing a number of cures in Extraordinary Cases, Performed in these Kingdoms; Attested by Persons of Character, and fully proving the extraordinary Merit and singular Virtues of this Medicine.
Burrows, John, M.D.Date: [1784]- Books
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Pharmaco-Botanologia: or, An Alphabetical and Classical dissertation on all the British Indigenous and Garden Plants of the New London Dispensatory. In which Their Genera, Species, Characteristick and Distinctive Notes are Methodically described; the Botanical Terms of art explained; their Virtues, Uses, and Shop-Preparations declared. With many Curious and Useful Remarks from proper Observation. By Patrick Blair, M.D. of Boston in Lincolnshire, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
Blair, Patrick, -1728.Date: MDCCXXIII-M.DCC.XXVIII [1723-1728]- Books
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The commentaries of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus. containing His Maxims of Science, and Rules of Life. Wrote for his own Use, and address'd to Himself. Translated from the Original in Greek, By James Thomson, Gent. with A Short Preface by the Translator, Which may serve for an Introduction to the Author's Sentiments concerning the Harmony and Progress of Universal Nature, and the proper Virtues of Human Nature.
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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The tunbridge Wells directory; Comprehending a particular and full Account of the Medicinal Springs, its Virtues, and in what Cases most Salutary, with Rules for Drinking them, laid down by several Eminent Physicians. Together with a short account of the ancient and present state of the place, also, Such Regulations, &c. requisite to be known, by those who frequent it. (abridged from the Tunb. Wells guide, being a more extensive publication.)
Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
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The commentaries of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus. Containing his maxims of science, and rules of life. Wrote for his own Use, and address'd to Himself. Translated from the original in Greek, by James Thomson, Gent. With a short preface by the translator, Which may serve for an Introduction to the Author's Sentiments, concerning the Harmony and Progress of Universal Nature, and the proper Virtues of Human Nature.
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180.Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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Materia medica; or, a description of simple medicines generally us'd in physick; Fully and accurately demonstrating their Uses, Virtues, and Places of Growth. AS Also Their Operating and Acting upon Human Bodies according to the Principles of the New Phylosophy, Chymistry, and Mechanism. With an appendix, shewing the nature and use of mineral waters. Written originally by the learned Monsieur Tournefort, Botanist to the French King. Faithfully translated into English.
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656-1708.Date: 1716- Books
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The virgin's nosegay: or, The duties of Christian virgins: Digested into 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.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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Important trifles, chiefly designed for the entertainment and instruction of youth; which, in a pleasing Variety, and by an Assemblage of interesting Histories, Tales. &c. of admired Authors, are calculated to attract their Attention, either towards contemplating the Beauties and Deformities of peculiar Virtues and Vices, or, towards such Subjects and Events, which at particular Periods of Time may become Topics for Conversation. Croesus, King Of Lydia. With additional Pieces applicable thereto.
Date: 1793- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, or 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 and Heroes, Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings, Statues, and Gems: Together with Some Account of their Principal Poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.
Date: 1796- Books
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The virgin's nosegay, or, The duties of Christian virgins: Digested into 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.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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Les amusemens de Spa: or the gallantries of the Spaw in Germany. Containing, The Virtues of every Spring; their Nature and several Uses. The Reasons why frequented by Persons of the First Distinction; besides drinking the Waters. The various Diversions and Amusements of the Place. Many entertaining Histories of the principal Persons resorting to Spaw. Intermix'd with several others of Wit, Humour, Gaiety, &c. Translated into English from the French original. In two volumes.
Pöllnitz, Karl Ludwig, Freiherr von, 1692-1775.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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The virgin's nosegay, or, the duties of Christian virgins: digested into 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.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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Pharmacopoeia extemporanea : or, a body of prescripts. In which forms of select remedies, accommodated to most Intentions of Cure usually occurring in Practice. Together with Virtues, Reason of Operation, Rules, Cautions, Practical Observations, Manner of Giving, Doses, a Catalogue of Medicines, and copions Index, are propos'd for the Assistance of young Physicians. Done into English out of Latin by the author Thomas Fuller, M. D. Cantab. With large additions and emendations.
Fuller, Thomas, 1654-1734.Date: MDCCX. [1710]- Books
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Primitive cookery; or the kitchen garden display'd: containing a collection of receipts for preparing a great variety of cheap, healthful and palatable dishes, without either fish, flesh, or fowl. Also To make divers sorts of wholesome and pleasant Liquors from Herbs, Fruits and Flowers, the Growth of England; with their physical Virtues. To which is added, A Bill of Fare of seventy Dishes, which will not cost above two-pence each.
Date: 1767- Books
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A new and accurate system of natural history; containing I. The history of quadrupedes, including Amphibious Animals, Frogs, and Lizards, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. II. The History of Birds, with the Method of bringing up those of the singing Kind. III. The History of Fishes and Serpents, including Sea-Turtles, Crustaceous and Shell-Fishes; with their medicinal Uses. IV. The History of Insects, with their Properties and Uses in Medicine. V. The History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils, and Minerals; with their Virtues, Properties, and Medicinal Uses: To which is added, the Method in which Linnaeus has treated these Subjects. VI. The history of vegetables, as well Foreign as Indigenous, including an Account of the Roots, Barks, Woods, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, Resins, Gums, and concreted Juices; as also their Properties, Virtues, and Uses in Medicine; together with the Method of cultivating those planted in Gardens. By R. Brookes, M. D. Author of the General Practice of Physic. In six volumes.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
The virtues : a theological analysis / Gilbert Meilaender.
Meilaender, Gilbert, 1946-Date: 1985- Books
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The physical dictionary. Wherein the terms of anatomy, the names and causes of diseases, chyrurgical instruments, and their use are accurately describ'd. Also The Names and Virtues of Medicinal Plants, Minerals, Stones, Gums, Salts, Earths, &c. And the Method of choosing the best Drugs: The Terms of Chymistry, and of the Apothecaries Art; and the various Forms of Medicines, and the ways of Compounding them: By Stephen Blancard, M. D. Physick-Professor at Middleburg in Zealand.
Blankaart, Steven, 1650-1702.Date: 1702- Books
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A pocket conspectus of the New London and Edinburgh pharmacopœias: Wherein the Virtues, Uses, and Doses, of the several Articles and Preparations contained in those Works, are concisely stated, their Pronunciation as to Quantity is distinctly marked, and a Variety of other Particulars respecting them given, calculated more especially for the Use of junior Practitioners. By Robert Graves, M. D. Of The Royal College Of Physicians, London; Member Of The Medical Societies Of London And Edinburgh; &c. &c.
Graves, Robert, 1763-1849.Date: [1796]- Books
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A dissertation on the nature and effects of a new vegetable remedy, Known by the Name of velnos' vegetable syrup, An acknowledged Specific in all venereal and scorbutic Cases; With improvements, As published by Authority of His Majesty's Royal letters patent, granted to J. Burrows, M.D. And an appendix, containing A Number of cures in extraordinary Cases, Performed in these Kingdoms; Attested by Persons of Character, and fully proving the extraordinary Merit and singular Virtues of this Medicine.
Burrows, John, M.D.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
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The cheltenham guide: or, useful companion, in a journey of health and pleasure to the Cheltenham Spa. Being an Accurate Description of the Town: Its Antiquity, Situation, Air and Produce. The Church, Hospital, and Schools. The Spa: Its Virtues and Effects. Public Walks, and Rooms. The Environs, Rides, Views, and Intended Improvements in and About the Town. To which is subjoined an account of the vehicles of conveyance to and from Cheltenham, General and Cross-Post Days, &c. &c.
Butler, Weeden, 1742-1823.Date: [1781]- 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 physical dictionary. Wherein the terms of anatomy, the names and causes of diseases, chyrurgical instruments, and their use, are accurately described. Also The Names and Virtues of Medicinal Plants, Minerals, Stones, Gums, Salts, Earths, &c. And the Method of chusing the best Drugs: The Terms of Chymistry, and of the Apothecaries Art; and the various Forms of Medicines, and the ways of Compounding them. By Stephen Blancard, M. D. Physick-Professor at Middleburg in Zealand.
Blankaart, Steven, 1650-1702.Date: 1708