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    The history and proceedings of the House of Commons from the Restoration to the present time containing the most remarkable motions, speeches, resolves, reports and conferences to be met with in that interval : as also, the most exact estimates of the charge of government, state of the public revenue, the rise and growth of the national debt, expence of the war, proceedings on ways and means, speeches and messages from the throne, addresses and remonstrances, also the numbers pro and con upon every division &c. : many of which curious particulars were never before printed /

    The history and proceedings of the House of Commons from the Restoration to the present time containing the most remarkable motions, speeches, resolves, reports and conferences to...

    Published 1742
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    A treatise of japaning and varnishing being a compleat discovery of those arts. With the best way of making all sorts of varnish for japan, wood, prints, or pictures. The method of guilding, burnishing, and lackering, with the art of guilding, separating, and refining metals: and of painting mezzo-tinto-prints. Also rules for counterfeiting tortoise-shell, and marble, and for staining or dying wood, ivory, and horn. Together with above an hundred distinct patterns for japan-work, in imitation of the Indians, for tables, stands, frames, cabinets, boxes, &c. Curiously engraven on 24 large copper-plates. By George Parker, varnisher and japaner.

    A treatise of japaning and varnishing being a compleat discovery of those arts. With the best way of making all sorts of varnish for japan, wood, prints, or pictures. The method of guilding, burnishing, and lackering, with the art of guilding, separating, and refining metals: and of painting mezzo-tinto-prints. Also rules for counterfeiting tortoise-shell, and marble, and for staining or dying wood, ivory, and horn. Together with above an hundred distinct patterns for japan-work, in imitation of the Indians, for tables, stands, frames, cabinets, boxes, &c. Curiously engraven on 24 large copper-plates. By George... by Stalker, John

    Published 1688
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    A treatise of japaning and varnishing being a compleat discovery of those arts. With the best way of making all sorts of varnish for japan, wood, prints, or pictures. The method of guilding, burnishing, and lackering, with the art of guilding, separating, and refining metals: and of painting mezzo-tinto-prints. Also rules for counterfeiting tortoise-shell, and marble, and for staining or dying wood, ivory, and horn. Together with above an hundred distinct patterns for japan-work, in imitation of the Indians, for tables, stands, frames, cabinets, boxes, &c. Curiously engraven on 24 large copper-plates. By George Parker, varnisher and japaner.

    A treatise of japaning and varnishing being a compleat discovery of those arts. With the best way of making all sorts of varnish for japan, wood, prints, or pictures. The method of guilding, burnishing, and lackering, with the art of guilding, separating, and refining metals: and of painting mezzo-tinto-prints. Also rules for counterfeiting tortoise-shell, and marble, and for staining or dying wood, ivory, and horn. Together with above an hundred distinct patterns for japan-work, in imitation of the Indians, for tables, stands, frames, cabinets, boxes, &c. Curiously engraven on 24 large copper-plates. By George... by Stalker, John

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    The civil and natural history of Jamaica containing I. An accurate description of that island, its situation, and soil : with a brief account of its former and present state, government, revenues, produce, and trade : II. An history of the natural productions, including the various sorts of native fossils : perfect and imperfect vegetables : quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles, and insects : with their properties and uses in mechanics, diet, and physic /

    The civil and natural history of Jamaica containing I. An accurate description of that island, its situation, and soil : with a brief account of its former and present state, gover... by Browne, Patrick, 1720?-1790

    Published 1789
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    The reports of Sir Peyton Ventris Kt. late one of the justices of the Common Pleas in two parts. Part I. Containing select cases adjudged in the King's Bench, in the reign of K. Charles II. with three learned arguments, one in the King's Bench, by Sir Francis North, when attorney general ; and two in the Exchequer, by Sir Matthew Hale, when Lord Chief Baron. With Two Tables ; one of the cases, the other of the principal matters : Part II. Containing choice cases adjudged in the Common Pleas, in the reigns of K. Charles II. and K. James II. and in the three first years of the reign of their late majesties K. William and Q. Mary ; while he was a judge in the said court: With the pleadings to the same. Also several cases and pleadings thereupon in the Exchequer-Chamber, upon writs of error from the King's Bench. Together with many remarkable and curious cases in the Court of Chancery. Whereunto are added three exact tables ; one of the cases, the other of the principal matters, and the third of the pleadings : with the allowance and approbation of the Lord Keeper and all the judges.

    The reports of Sir Peyton Ventris Kt. late one of the justices of the Common Pleas in two parts. Part I. Containing select cases adjudged in the King's Bench, in the reign of K. Ch...

    Published 1726
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    The present state of Great Britain, and Ireland Being a complete treatise of their several inhabitants; their religion, policy, manufactures, customs, government and commerce. Of the britons original: thier sciences, and arts; nobility and people, and strength by sea and land. With a large description of London; and a curious abstract of each king's reign from Ecbert, to the end of George I. Also His Majesty's German dominions, and genealogy of his family. The whole consisting of four parts. To which are added lists of the officers in England, Scotland, and Ireland; with their whole establishment, civil, military and ecclesiastical. Done in a new method, correct and regular. The tenth edition. Begun by M. Miege; and now greatly, improved, revised and completed to the present time, By Mr. Bolton.

    The present state of Great Britain, and Ireland Being a complete treatise of their several inhabitants; their religion, policy, manufactures, customs, government and commerce. Of the britons original: thier sciences, and arts; nobility and people, and strength by sea and land. With a large description of London; and a curious abstract of each king's reign from Ecbert,... by Miege, Guy, 1644-1718?

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    The Belfast almanack (improved, and enlarged) for the year of our Lord 1790 Adapted to the new stile: being the second after leap-year. And the thirtieth year of K. George III's reign, till 25 October. Containing, eclipses, four termly quarters. page 2 Pay of the Navy of Britain 2 Sun's rising and setting; also the moon's southing; for every day in the week, and every month in the year. 2 to 15. The fairs of Chester and Bristol. The days of the month and week; fasts, festivals, and other remarkable days. The Royal Navy of Britain. p. 14 sun and planets; also a curious calculation of their distance from the sun, from p. 3d, to page 6. A striking contrast between the powers of the popes of old, and those of the present day. from p. 6. to p. 11. A curious and diverting story of an auctioneer. from page 11 to p. 14. A word to and affecting account of the preservation of the three p[erson]s, above five weeks in snow sixty feet deep. page 15 to 16. Calculated for the meridian of Belfast, [whose latitude] is 54 degrees 48 min. north, and may very well serve all other parts of Ireland, and Great Britain.

    The Belfast almanack (improved, and enlarged) for the year of our Lord 1790 Adapted to the new stile: being the second after leap-year. And the thirtieth year of K. George III's reign, till 25 October. Containing, eclipses,...

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    A brief description of a new instrument, invented by Mr. Caleb Smith, for taking altitudes of the sun, moon, and stars, from the visible horizon; or any other angles at sea Whereby the interruption, and inconvenience, occasioned by the ship's motion, in observing with the quadrants commonly used, is remedied, and prevented. And the latitude found with great ease, accuracy, and expedition. With directions how to use it at Sea. Made and sold by George Adams, at Tycho Brahe's Head, near the Castle-Tavern in Fleetstreet, London; who makes, and sells, by wholesale and retale, and sorts of mathematical instruments, for land and sea, curiously and exactly finished in silver, brass, ivory, wood, &c. for the purposes of geometry, surveying, gauging, measuring, architecture, astronomy, geograghy, navigation, &c.

    A brief description of a new instrument, invented by Mr. Caleb Smith, for taking altitudes of the sun, moon, and stars, from the visible horizon; or any other angles at sea Whereby the interruption, and inconvenience, occasioned by the ship's motion, in observing with the quadrants commonly used, is remedied, and prevented. And the latitude found with great ease, accuracy, and expedition. With directions how to use it at Sea. Made and sold by George Adams, at Tycho Brahe's Head, near the Castle-... by Smith, Caleb, active 1740

    Published 1732
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    Wagstaff's catalogue of choice books for 1771 Containing many thousands of the most scarce and curious articles in all arts and sciences, and in every branch of polite literature both in print and in manuscript: including a vast variety of scarce tracts, early editions of the rare old black letter books, &c. many of which are prior to 1500; collected and imported since December 1769. The whole being such a collection as needs no encomiums. Which will begin to be sold on Monday, November the 26th, 1770. At George Wagstaff's, bookseller, in Brick-lane, Spitalfields, the corner of Brown's-lane, for ready money only. Catalogues to be had at the following book-sellers, viz. Ridley's, St. James's-street; Law's, St. Martin's Church-yard; Hingleton's Temple-bar; Wilkie's, St. Paul's-church-yard; Cooke's, near the Royal-exchange; and at the place of sale: where the utmost value is given for any library or parcel of books; also books exchanged.

    Wagstaff's catalogue of choice books for 1771 Containing many thousands of the most scarce and curious articles in all arts and sciences, and in... by Wagstaff, George, active 1766-1817

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    A new abridgement and critical review of the State trials, and impeachments for high-treason; from the reign of King Richard II, down to the remarkable trial of Captain Porteous in the tenth year of the reign of His present Majesty King George II. [1388-1736] The whole containing, I. The substance of the indictment or charge. II. The evidence. III. The prisoner's defences. IV. The several points of law arising. V. The event of the trial, or fate of the prisoner, &c. In this abridgement are inserted several trials not to be found in any other collection. Also, some trials taken in haste, are now brought into regular order; and many deficiencies throughout the whole supply'd. With several curious remarks on each trial, shewing what the law in criminal cases anciently was; and how it has been alter'd, and stands at this time. Likewise, impartial memoirs of the times, and characters of the sufferers. To which is added a compleat alphabetical index of the names of the prisoners tried; the times when; their crimes, and punishments.

    A new abridgement and critical review of the State trials, and impeachments for high-treason; from the reign of King Richard II, down to the remarkable trial of Captain Porteous in the tenth year of the reign of His present Majesty King George II. [1388-1736] The whole containing, I.... by Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767

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    The secret policy of the English society of Jesus Discover'd in a seriesof attempts against the clergy. In eight parts and twenty four letters. Directed to their provincial. Each part containng three letters, being an apology for the history of Doway College, with a curious variety of transactions from the best memoirs. Part I. A general key for a right understanding of the facts call'd in question by the society in the history of Doway College. II. A distinct account of the first establishment of the English Colleges in foreign countries. III. The life, politicks, and writings of father Robert Parsons first superior of the English society. IV. The societies, intrigues with Mr. George Blackwell Arch priest, and first superior of the clergy. V. The lives of several eminent clergymen and their memories, rescued from odios aspersions. VI. The state ofthe hierarchy since the reformation from the memoirs of Segmor Panzani the popes legate. VII. An exact history of Janlenism, with the turn gives to it by ill-minded men, and the late informations against Doway College and the clergy from original depositions. VIII. A true idea of the busy men of the society.

    The secret policy of the English society of Jesus Discover'd in a seriesof attempts against the clergy. In eight parts and twenty four letters. Directed to their provincial. Each part containng three letters, being an apology for the history of Doway College, with a curious variety of transactions from the best memoirs.... by Dodd, Charles, 1672-1743

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    A Complete account of the ceremonies observed in the coronations of the Kings and Queens of England Containing, I. The form of the royal letters of summons, sent to the peers and peeresses, to attend the solemnity of the coronation. II. The usual disposition of the horse and foot-guards, and their respective habits, parades, and stations on the coronation day. III. The apparelling and robing of the King and Queen, and their majesties repairing to Westminster-Hall. IV. The marshalling and conducting into Westminster-Hall, the several persons who are to march in the procession. V. Their majesties entring the said hall, and the ceremony of presenting the regalia, &c. to the King. VI. The grand proceeding to the coronation, with the usual seating and placing of the several persons after their entrance into the church. VII. The usual ceremony of the coronations as performed in the church. VIII. The manner of their majesties return to Westminster-Hall. IX. The ceremony of the champion's challenge, and of the Heralds proclaiming the King's style in Latin, French, and English. X. A description of the royal and sacred ornaments, and of the crowns and scepters, &c. wherewith their majesties are crowned and invested; together with a brief history of the ancient chair, called St. Edward's chair, in which the King is crowned. XI. The ceremony of the proceedings at the coronations of King William and Queen Mary, of Queen Anne, and of His late Majesty King George I. By comparing which with the proceeding, history, the reader will be able to form a complete idea of the ceremonies which will be observed at the coronation of his present Majesty King George II. and his Royal Consort Queen Caroline. XII. A complete list of the lords spiritual and temporal, the knights of the most noble order of the Garter, and of the knights of the Bath; whereby the reader will have, at one view, most of the names of the illustrious persons who will have place in the grand solemnity of the coronation of their present majesties. XIII. A bill of fare at a former coronation-feast. With many other notable particulars, for which the reader is referred to the index. The whole adorn'd with curious cuts, representing on a copper-plate the manner of the champion's challenge, as also the imperial crowns, scepters, orb, Queen's circlet, the two pointed swords, and curtana, the Kings and Queen's rings, St. Edward's chair, &c. To which is also prefix'd very large and curious copper-plate, exhibiting (in that of King William and Queen Mary) the magnificent form of the procession usually observed in the coronation of the Kings and Queens of England.

    A Complete account of the ceremonies observed in the coronations of the Kings and Queens of England Containing, I. The form of the royal letters of summons, sent to the peers and peeresses, to attend the solemnity of the coronation. II. The usual disposition of the horse and foot-guards, and their respective habits, parades, and stations on the coronation day. III. The apparelling and robing of the King and Queen, and their majesties repairing to Westminster-Hall. IV. The marshalling and conducting into Westminster-Hall, the several persons who are to march in the procession. V. Their majesties entring the said hall, and the ceremony of presenting the regalia, &c. to the King. VI. The grand proceeding to the coronation, with the usual seating and placing of the several persons after their entrance into the church. VII. The usual ceremony of the coronations as performed in the church. VIII. The manner of their majesties return to Westminster-Hall. IX. The ceremony of the champion's challenge, and of the Heralds proclaiming the King's style in Latin, French, and English. X. A description of the royal and sacred ornaments, and of the crowns and scepters, &c. wherewith their majesties are crowned and invested; together with a brief history of the ancient chair, called St. Edward's chair, in which the King is crowned. XI. The ceremony of the proceedings at the coronations of King William and Queen Mary, of Queen Anne, and of His late Majesty King George I. By comparing which with the proceeding, history, the reader will be able to form a complete idea of the ceremonies which will be observed at the coronation of his present Majesty King George II. and his Royal Consort Queen Caroline. XII. A complete list of the lords spiritual and temporal, the knights of the most noble order of the Garter, and of the knights of the Bath; whereby the reader will have, at one view, most of the names of the illustrious persons who will have place in the grand solemnity of the coronation of their present majesties. XIII. A bill of fare at a former coronation-feast. With many other notable particulars, for which the reader is referred to the index. The whole adorn'd with curious cuts, representing on a copper-plate the manner of the champion's challenge, as also the imperial crowns, scepters, orb, Queen's circlet, the two pointed swords, and curtana, the Kings and Queen's rings, St. Edward's chair, &c. To which is also prefix'd very large and curious copper-plate, exhibiting (in that of King...

    Published 1727
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    Collection of old music. A catalogue of the greater part of the valuable collection of vocal and instrumental music, late the property of Dr. Samuel Howard, deceased Consisting of services and anthems by the most esteemed authors of the last two centuries, viz. Tallis, Bird, Gibbons, Child, Rogers, Aldrich, Humphreys, Blow, Purcell, Clarke, Hall, Croft, Greene, Boyce, Kent, Hayes, Peputch, Travers, &c. with various Anthems, Te Deums, &c. by Handel:- Duets, Motets, Masses, &c. by Handel, Steffani, Bigaglia, Pergolesi, Hasse, Bononcini, Negri, Bassani, Palestrina, Carissimi, Jomelli, Uria, Foggia, Marcello, and Wassenaer;-operas by Handel, Bononcini, Lully, Porpora, Ziani, Torri, Pasquini, Sarro, &c. - cantatas by Scarlatti, Steffani, Pergolesi, Bononcini, Gasparini, Mancini, &c. &c. and Sonatas, Concertos, &c. by Geminiani, Corelli, Pugnani, Giordani, Sacchini, Bach, Abel, Haydn, Pleyel, Boccherini, Barthelemon, Kozeluch, &c. Among the scores are several original copies, and many other scarce and curious articles; which will be sold by auction by Mr. White, at his rooms, Storey's Gate, Great George Street, Westminster, on Tuesday, June 25, 1799, at twelve o'clock. To be viewed on Monday, and till the sale; when catalogues may be had.

    Collection of old music. A catalogue of the greater part of the valuable collection of vocal and instrumental music, late the property of Dr. Samuel Howard, deceased Consisting of services and anthems by the most esteemed authors of the last two centuries, viz. Tallis, Bird, Gibbons, Child, Rogers, Aldrich, Humphreys, Blow, Purcell, Clarke, Hall, Croft, Greene, Boyce, Kent, Hayes, Peputch, Travers, &c. with various Anthems, Te Deums, &c. by Handel:- Duets, Motets, Masses, &c. by Handel, Steffani, Bigaglia, Pergolesi, Hasse, Bononcini, Negri, Bassani, Palestrina, Carissimi, Jomelli, Uria, Foggia, Marcello, and Wassenaer;-operas by Handel, Bononcini, Lully, Porpora, Ziani, Torri, Pasquini, Sarro, &c. - cantatas by Scarlatti, Steffani, Pergolesi, Bononcini, Gasparini, Mancini, &c. &c. and Sonatas, Concertos, &c. by Geminiani, Corelli, Pugnani, Giordani, Sacchini, Bach, Abel, Haydn, Pleyel, Boccherini, Barthelemon, Kozeluch, &c. Among the scores are several original copies, and many other scarce and curious articles; which will be sold by auction by... by White, John, Mr., active 1789-1799

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    The antient and modern history of the famous city of York; and in a particular manner of its magnificent Cathedral, commonly call'd, York-Minister As also an account of St. Mary's Abbey, and other antient religious houses and churches; the places whereon they stood, what orders belong'd to them, and the remains of those ancient buildings that are yet to be seen: with a description of those churches now in use, of their curiously painted windows, the inscriptions carefully collected, and many of them translated: the lives of the archbishops of this see: the Government of the Northern Paris under the Romans, especially by the emperors severus and constantius, who both dy'd in this city: of the kings of England and other illustrious persons, who have honour'd York with their presence: an account of the mayors and bayliffs. Lord-mayors and sheriffs. (with several remarkable transactions, not published before) from different manuscripts, down to the third year of the Reign of His Present Majesty King George the second. To which is added, a description of the most noted towns in Yorkshire, with the antient buildings that have been therein, alphabetically digested for the delight of the reader; not only by the assistance of antient writers, but from the observations of several ingenious persons in the present age. The whole diligently collected by T.G.

    The antient and modern history of the famous city of York; and in a particular manner of its magnificent Cathedral, commonly call'd, York-Minister As also an account of St. Mary's Abbey, and other antient religious houses and churches; the places whereon they stood, what orders belong'd to them, and the remains of those ancient buildings that are yet to be seen: with a description of those churches now in use, of their curiously painted windows, the inscriptions carefully... by Gent, Thomas, 1693-1778

    Published 1730
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    Framing empire : postcolonial adaptations of Victorian literature in Hollywood /

    Framing empire : postcolonial adaptations of Victorian literature in Hollywood / by Hollyfield, Jerod Ra'Del

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    The Ladies complete pocket-book, for the year of our Lord 1762 Being the second after bissextile or leap-year, the second of King George III. And the eleventh of the new-style used in Great-Britain. Containing, I. An account of the several feasts, fasts, and holidays throughout the year. II. A methodical memorandrum-book, for keeping a regular account, with great ease and propriety, of all moneis receiv'd, paid, lent, or expended; and of all appointments, engagements, or visits, paid or receiv'd; and a separate column for occasional memorandums, &c. III. Some necessary observations on exercise, temperance, and diet. IV. Some useful receipts in confectionary, and other arts, necessary for the fair-sex. V. The manner of dressing in the year 1761, with some directions relating thereto. By a lady of fashion. VI. The favourite new songs sung at Vauxhall-Gardens, Ranelagh-House, and other polite concerts. VII. An address to the ladies of Great-Britain on the subject of gaming; with a tale adapted thereto, intitled, Piquet, or virtue sacrificed. VIII. An account of the House of Mecklerburg, from which Her Present Majesty is descended. To which is added, a list of Her Majesty's Houshold; and her picture, curiously engraved from an original painting, extremely like. IX. Twenty-four country dances, for the year 1762, table of stocks and transferable annuities; marketing tables; table of expences and wages, &c.

    The Ladies complete pocket-book, for the year of our Lord 1762 Being the second after bissextile or leap-year, the second of King George III. And the eleventh of the new-style used...

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    Cooke's pocket edition, superbly embellished, of Hume's history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the abdication of James II. With the author's last corrections and improvements, to be comprized in only 36 numbers, price six-pence each. Printed in octo-decimo, or eighteens, being the same pocket size as the select novel. To which will be added a continuation, by Dr. Smollett, from the abdication of James II to the death of George II. And a farther continuation, to the present time, by T. A. Llyod, Esq. Being the most superb and cheap edition ever yet published, the whole embellished with upwards of 60 elegant engravings, the major part of which will represent the principal events recorded in the history, and the remainder will comprise a complete series of whole-length portraits of all the monarchs who have swayed the British sceptre from William the Conqueror to his present majesty, George III, habited in the dresses of the times in which they lived. This day published, no. I price only six-pence, containing the unusual quantity of 144 pages, including the life of the author, written byhimself, printed upon an elegant new type, and on paper of an excellent quality. Embellished with 1. an elegant frontispiece:- 2. a vignette titlepage;- 3. a vignette dedication, with a protrait of his majesty. And on Saturday next will be published, no. II. The following numbers to be published in regular succession till the whole is completed, of Hume's history of England, with Smollett's and Lloyd's continuation, down to the year 1794. Plan and conditions of the work. I. That this work shall be printed on a beautiful new Burgeois type, purposely calculated to comprise a great quantity of matter in a small compass; and by avoiding useless blanks, before and after the chapters, introduced in former editions of Hume, to enlarge them to an unnecessary and voluminous extent, the public will now be presented with an edition of Hume's history of England at less than half the expence which has ever been affixed to the cheapest edition. It will also be printed on paper of an excelent texture and quality. II. Each number, price only six-pence, chall be embellished with one elegant engraving, and some of them with two, executed by Arthur Hugh in estimation, and strikingly picturesque of the most material incidents that occur in the history. III. In the course of the history, will be given a compleat series of whole length portraits of all the British monarchs, from William the Conqueror, to his present majesty. IV. In order to accommodate the curious, a superior edition will be struck off on warehouse, William paper, of the finest texture, curiously hot-pressed. It will contain the first impressions of the plates, which will be worked off in the manner of proofs; and in every other respect will maintain a superiority of nature and elegance. From the united expences attendant on these extra embellishments, will be affixed the additional charge of only six-pence each number

    Cooke's pocket edition, superbly embellished, of Hume's history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the abdication of James II. With the author's last corrections and improvements, to be comprized in only 36 numbers, price six-pence each. Printed in octo-decimo, or eighteens, being the same pocket size as the select novel. To which will be added a continuation, by Dr. Smollett, from the abdication of James II to the death of George II. And a farther continuation, to the present... by Cooke, Charles, active 1789-1817

    Published 1793
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    A collection of voyages to the southern hemisphere Vol. I. Contains 1. Sir Richard Hawkins, to Magellanica 2. Ferdinand de Quiros, to Polynesia and Australasia 3. George Spilberg, to Magellanica and Polynesia 4. James Le Maire, and William Schouten, to Magellanica, Polynesia, and Australasia 5. Garcia de Nodal, to Magellanica 6. Account of the Dutch navigations to the Terra Australis 7. Jaques Le Hermite, to Polynesia and Australasia 8. Francis Pelsart, to Australasia 9. Gerard Pool, to Australasia 10. Abel Tasman, to Australasia 11. Henry Brewer, to Magellanica 12. A Dutch frigate to the Isle of Tristan Acunha 13. Vink, to Australasia 14. Sir John Narborough, to Magellanica 15. Keyts, to Australasia 16. Bartholomew Sharp, to Magellanica 17. Cowley, to Magellanica and Polynesia 18. William Dampier, to Magellanica and Polynesia 19. Lionel Wafer, to Magellanica Vol. II. Contains. 20. De Gennes, to Magellanica 21. Ulaming, to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope 22. History of the New Phillippine Islands 23. Anthony Cantova to the Caroline Islands in the East Indies 24. Manners and customs of the inhabitants of the Marian or Ladrone Islands in the East Indies 25. Beauchesne Gouin, to Magallianica 26. Dampier's last voyage round the world 27. Funnell's voyage round the world 28. Fouquet and Peree to the South Seas 29. Capt. Woodes Rogers's famous voyage to the South Seas, and round the world 30. Louis Feuillee, to the South Seas 31. Monsieur Frezier's curious and useful journal of his voyage to Magellanica 32. La Barbinais's voyage round the world 33. Clipperton's voyage to the South Seas and East Indies 34. Shelvoke's voyage round the world 35. Commodore Roggewein's voyage round the world, with a full account of the Dutch settlements in India 36. Lozier Bouvet, to Magellanica 37. Commodore Anson's voyage round the world 38. Hon. George Murray's account of the separation of the ships Severn and Pearl from Anson's squadron 39. Don Antonio Ulloa, to the South Seas 40. Hen. Brignon, to Magellanica 41. Byron, to the South Seas, &c.

    A collection of voyages to the southern hemisphere Vol. I. Contains 1. Sir Richard Hawkins, to Magellanica 2. Ferdinand de Quiros, to Polynesia and Australasia 3. George Spilberg, to Magellanica and Polynesia 4. James... by Brosses, Charles de, 1709-1777

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    Crim. con. laid at Đ10,000 damages the trial between Mr. Gregson, an attorney, and Mr. M'Taggart, for criminal conversation with the plaintiff's wife : which was tried at the Court of King's Bench, Guildhall, before Lord Chief Justice Ellenborough and a special jury, July 27, 1808.

    Crim. con. laid at Đ10,000 damages the trial between Mr. Gregson, an attorney, and Mr. M'Taggart, for criminal conversation with the plaintiff's wife : which was tried at the Court... by M'Taggart, John

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    By the King's royal license and authority A new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography antient and modern: Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres, and containing a complete genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, kingdoms, states, republics, provinces, continents, islands, oceans, &c. With the various countries, cities, towns, promontories, capes, bays, peninsulas, isthmusses, gulphs, rivers, harbours, lakes, aqueducts, mountains, volcanos, caverns, deserts, &c.&c. throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America: together with their respective situatuions, extent, latitude, longitude, boundaries, climates, soil, natural and artificial curiosities, mines, metals, minerals, trees, shrubs, the various kinds of fruits, flowers, herbs and vegetable productions. With an account of the religion, laws, customs, manners, genius, tempers, habits, amusements, and singular ceremonies of the respective inhabitants: their arts, sciences, manufactures, learning, trade, commerce, govermnents, &c. Also exact descriptions of the various kinds of beasts, birds, fishes, amphibious creatures, reptiles, insects, &c. peculiar to each country; including every thing curious, as related by the most eminent travellers and navigators, from the earliest accounts to the present time. Likewise the essence of the voyages-of the most enterprising navigators of different nations and countries, from the celebrated Columbus, the first discoverer of America, to the death of our no less celebrated countryman Captain Cook, &c. &c. Together with a concise history of every empire, kingdom and state. Including an account of the most remarkable discoveries, settlements, battles, sieges, sea-fights, and various revolutions that have taken place in different parts of the world. The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, both by land and water. With a great variety of curious articles, communicated by gentlemen who have travalled in various parts, and by captains of ships, &c. none of which ever appeared in print before. To which is added, A complete guide to geography, astronomy, the use of the globes, maps, &c. With an account of the rise, progress, and present state of navigation throughout the known world. Published by the royal licence and authority of His Britannic Majesty King George III. And containing every important, interesting, valuable and entertaining discovery throughout the whole of Captain Cook's voyages round the world. Together with those of all other modern at well as antient circumnavigators round the globe, particularly those of Byron, Mulgrave, King, Clerke, Gore, Carteret, Wallis, Bougainville, &c. (Performed by order of his Britannic Majesty) as well as all other modern navigations and travellers who have published their discoveries in the various language throughout the world. By the Reverend Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. and [blank] Alexander Cook, A.M. Teacher of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. Enriched with upwards of one hundred and fifty beautiful engravings, consisting of views, whole-sheet maps, plans, charts, antiquities, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles, vegetables, men, manners, customs, ceremonies, &c. The whole executed in a superior stile, by the first artists in the kingdom.

    By the King's royal license and authority A new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography antient and modern: Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres, and containing a complete genuine history and description of the whole world, as consisting of empires, kingdoms, states, republics, provinces, continents, islands, oceans, &c. With the various countries, cities, towns, promontories, capes, bays, peninsulas, isthmusses, gulphs, rivers, harbours, lakes, aqueducts, mountains, volcanos, caverns, deserts, &c.&c. throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America: together with their respective situatuions, extent, latitude, longitude, boundaries, climates, soil, natural and artificial curiosities, mines, metals, minerals, trees, shrubs, the various kinds of fruits, flowers, herbs and vegetable productions. With an account of the religion, laws, customs, manners, genius, tempers, habits, amusements, and singular ceremonies of the respective inhabitants: their arts, sciences, manufactures, learning, trade, commerce, govermnents, &c. Also exact descriptions of the various kinds of beasts, birds, fishes, amphibious creatures, reptiles, insects, &c. peculiar to each country; including every thing curious, as related by the most eminent travellers...

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