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Proposals for printing by subscription, Britannia elucidata: a political survey of Britain: Being a Series of Reflections on the Situation, Lands, Inhabitants, Revenues, Colonies, and Commerce, of this Island: Intended to shew, That we have not as yet approached near the Summit of Improvement; but that it will afford Employment to many Generations, before they push to their utmost Extent the Natural Advantages of Great Britain. By John Campbell, LL.D.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1755]- Books
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A continuation of my last book, or, a Back Front View of the Five Headed Monster. By Job Nott, Buckle Maker.
Nott, Job.Date: [1798]- Books
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Thoughts on the causes and consequences of the present high price of provisions.
Jenyns, Soame, 1704-1787.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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Letter to the Right Hon. Lord Kenyon, lord chief justice of the King's Bench, on the present high price of corn and other provisions.
Plain man.Date: November 10, 1800, 1800- Books
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Report of a committee of directors of the Chamber of commerce and manufactures of Glasgow, relative to the proposed alteration on the Corn-Law; And Resolutions of a General Meeting of the Chamber thereupon. With An Appendix, containing the Minutes of the Landed Proprietors, which gave occasion to the present Alarm. Published BY Order Of The Chamber.
Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures of Glasgow.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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Reflections on the present state of the resources of the country.
Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828.Date: [1796]- Books
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Reflections upon the evil effects of an increasing population, upon the present high price of provisions, particularly corn: Upon the Bounty Act, & Upon the Propriety of General Inclosures; In which a Mode is suggested Of relieving the present Necessities of the Poor, Upon the Principles of Equity. To Which is Added, an Appendix, Containing some Remarks upon the Subject of Tythes; Further Observations upon Population; and Animadversions Upon some late Publications on the Present Scarcity. By Edward Gardner.
Gardner, Edward, active 18th century.Date: 1800- Books
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Short thoughts on the present price of provisions. By an officer of the volunteer corps.
Officer of the Volunteer Corps.Date: 1800- Books
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Dearness not scarcity, its cause and remedy. By a commercial man. Humbly Offered to the Consideration of His Majesty's Ministers.
Commercial man.Date: [1800]- Books
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The present high price of provisions in general, calls forth an exertion of the most watchful æconomy, amongst all ranks of people; towards attempting to reduce both their consumption and value; ...
Ripon (England)Date: 1796]- Books
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The life and adventures of Job Nott, buckle-maker, of Birmingham; first cousin to the celebrated button burnisher; and author of "advice to sundry sorts of folks." As written by himself. With here and there a Cap for those that they'll fit; Here and there a Dressing for those that have sore places; And here and there a Flogging for those that deserve it.
Nott, Job.Date: M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798]- Books
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Several essays in political arithmetick. By Sir William Petty, ... The fourth edition, corrected. To which are prefix'd, Memoirs of the author's life.
Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687.Date: 1755- Books
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Reflections on the domestic policy, proper to be observed on the conclusion of a peace.
Pulteney, William, Earl of Bath, 1684-1764.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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An enquiry into the melancholy circumstances of Great Britain: more particularly in regard to the oeconomy of private families and persons, gentlemen, clergy, Farmers, Merchants, Tradesmen, Mechanicks, &c. With Observations on the New Methods of Living and Diversions in both City and Country, with some Remedies to prevent the Ruin of private Families; and Remarks upon our Trade in general, and especially of such Commodities as are imported for Luxury, or injurious to our Manufactures. Also some Hints to prevent the growing Poverty of these Nations.
Date: [1740?]- Books
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The crisis; or, Immediate concernments of the British Empire, addressed to the Lord Loftus, by the Rev. T.B. Clarke.
Clarke, Thomas Brooke.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Reflections on the domestic policy, proper to be observed on the conclusion of a peace.
Pulteney, William, Earl of Bath, 1684-1764.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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The unhappiness of England, as to its trade by sea and land. Truly Stated. Also a lively Representation of the Miseries of the Poor, the pernicious consequence of wearing Swords, and the ill Presidents Acted at the two Theaters; with effectual means to redress these growing Evils; and several other remarkable Particulars. To which is added, An Essay of the Happiness of Man in observing the Rules of Morality. By Charles Povey.
Povey, Charles, 1652?-1743.Date: 1701- Books
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An address to the landed interest, on the deficiency of habitations and fuel, for the use of the poor. By Wm. Morton Pitt, Esq. M.P.
Pitt, W. M. (William Morton), 1754 or 1755-1836.Date: 1797- Books
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A seasonable recapitulation of enormous national crimes and grievances to help the memory, for the use and consideration of all honest men and true Britons, By Whatever Denomination, Rank, or Character, they are known or distinguish'd.
Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Books
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Strictures on a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, on the English sytem [sic] of finance: to which are added some remarks on the war, and other national concerns. By Lieutenant-Colonel Chalmers, of Chelsea.
Chalmers, James, 1727?-1806.Date: 1796- Books
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Nouvelles observations, sur la Seconde lettre de Mr. de Pinto, a l'occasion des troubles de L'Amerique septentrionalle. Pour servir de suite aux Observations d'un homme impartial sur la premiere lettre de Mr. *****. ...
Date: 1776- Books
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Remarks on the advantages and disadvantages of France and of Great-Britain with respect to commerce, and To the other Means of encreasing the Wealth and Power of a State. Being a (pretended) Translation from the English, written by Sir John Nickolls, and printed at Leyden 1754. Translated from the French Original.
Plumard de Dangeul, Louis Joseph.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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An essay on the causes of the decline of the foreign trade, consequently of the value of the lands of Britain, and on the means to restore both. Begun in the year 1739.
Decker, Matthew, Sir, 1679-1749.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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Political essays concerning the present state of the British Empire; particularly respecting I. Natural advantages and disadvantages. ... VI. Commerce.
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820.Date: 1772- Books
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A seasonable recapitulation of enormous national crimes and grievances to help the memory, for the use and consideration of all honest men and true Britons, by Whatever Denomination, Rank or Character they are known or distinguish'd. If it is meritorious in Dutchmen to struggle for Liberty, and to assist in restoring the ancient Rights of their Constitution, surely it must be allowed equally so in Englishmen, to make a lawful Use of so glorious an Example.
Date: M,DCC,XLIX. [1749]