Name Octavo
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Each sheet is folded to make eight leaves and sixteen pages. 

Titles

Displaying 326–350 of 4141

ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
14878 A modest enquiry into the reasons of the joy expressed by a certain sett of people, upon the spreading of a report of Her Majesty’s death. Manley , Delarivier
1714 1st Scottish Edition.
22946 A Modest Enquiry into the reasons of the joy Expressed by a Certain Sett of People, upon the Spreading of a Rerort [sic] of Her Majesty's death. Manley , Delarivier
John Morphew (London)
1714
25896 A modest plea for the British distillery. In a letter from a country gentleman, to a member of Parliament. Unknown , [Man]
1726
25223 A modest reply, to the author of the Letter to Dr. Codex. Containing not only a full (tho' short vindication of the bishop, but of the clergy in general, from the many unreasonable insinuations of the author. Unknown ,
Anne Dodd I (London)
1734
25782 A Modest reply, to the author of the letter to Dr. Codex. Containing not only a full (tho' short vindication of the bishop, but of the clergy in general, from the many unreasonable insinuations of the author. Unknown ,
Anne Dodd I (London)
1734
316 A Monody on His Late Royal Highness the Duke of Kent. By Miss M. S. Croker. Croker , Margaret Sarah
Francis Westley (London)
1820
15656 A Narration of the Wonders of Grace in Verse. Divided into Six Parts. I. Of Christ the Mediator, as set up from Everlasting in all the Glory of Headship. II. Of God's Election and Covenant-Transactions concerning a Remnant in his Son. III. Of Christ's Incarnation and Redemption. IV. Of the Work of the Spirit, respecting the Church in general, throughout the New Testament Dispensation, from Christ's Ascension to his second Coming. V. Of Christ's glorious Appearing and Kingdom VI. Of Gog and Magog; together with the last Judgment. To which is added, A Poem on the special Work of the Spirit in the Hearts of the Elect. As also, Sixty One Hymns composed on several Subjects. With an alphabetical table. By Anne Dutton. Dutton , Anne
1734
23665 A narration of the wonders of grace. In verse. Divided into six parts. I. Of Christ the Mediator, as set up from Everlasting in all the Glory of Headship. II. Of God's Election and Covenant Transactions concerning a Remnant in his Son. III. Of Christ's Incarnation and Redemption. IV. Of the Work of the Spirit, respecting the Church in general, throughout the New Testament Dispensation, from Christ's Ascension, to his second Coming. V. Of Christ's glorious Appearing and Kingdom. VI. Of Gog and Magog; together with the last Judgment. To which is added, a poem on the special work of the spirit in the hearts of the elect. As also, sixty one hymns composed on several subjects. With An alphabetical table. Dutton , Anne
1734 The Second Addition, Corrected by the Author, with Additions.
731 A Narrative of a Three Years' Residence in France, Principally in the Southern Departments, from the Year 1802 to 1805: Including Some Authentic Particulars Respecting the Early Life of the French Emperor, and a General Inquiry into His Character. By Anne Plumptre. In Three Volumes. Plumptre , Anne
Joseph Mawman [Poultry] (London)
James Ridgeway (London)
James Clarke (Edinburgh)
Benjamin Crosby and Co. (London)
Constable and Co. (London)
1810
25883 A Narrative of the barbarous and unheard of murder of Mr. John Hayes, by Catherine his wife, Thomas Billings, and Thomas Wood, in the 1st of March at night. Wherein every minute circumstance attending that horrid affair, and the wonderful providence of God in the discovery of the actors therein, are faithfully and impartially related. Together with the examinations and consessions of the said Thomas Billings and Thomas Wood before several of His Majesty's justices of the peace. As also the copy of a fictitious letter that Catherine Hayes sent, as from her husband, to his mother in Worcestershire after his death; and the mother's answer thereto: with some account of the wicked life and conversation of the said Catherine, and likewise of those of Thomas Billings and Thomas Wood. To which are prefix'd, their true and exact effigies, drawn from the life, and curiously engraved on copper. Published with the approbation of the relations and friends of the said Mr. John Hayes. The Third Edition. Unknown ,
1726 The Third Edition.
25909 A narrative of the barbarous and unheard of murder of Mr. John Hayes, by Catherine his wife, Thomas Billings, and Thomas Wood, on the 1st of March at night Wherein every minute Circumstance attending that Horrid Affair, and the wonderful Providence of God in the Discovery of the Actors therein, are faithfully and impartially related. Together with the Examinations and Confessions of the said Thomas Billings and Thomas Wood before several of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace. As also the Copy of a fictitious Letter that Catherine Hayes sent, as from her Husband, to his Mother in Worcestershire after his Death; and the Mother's Answer thereto: With some Account of the wicked Life and Conversation of the said Catherine, and likewise of those of Thomas Billings and Thomas Wood. To which are prefix'd, Their true and exact Effigies, drawn from the Life, and curiously engraved on Copper. Published with the Approbation of the Relations and Friends of the said Mr. John Hayes. The Second Edition. Unknown ,
1726 The Second Edition.
25907 A narrative of the barbarous and unheard of murder of Mr. John Hayes, by Catherine his wife, Thomas Billings, and Thomas Wood, on the 1st of March at night. ... To which is prefix'd, their true and exact effigies, drawn from the life, and curiously engraved on copper. Published with the approbation of the relations and friends of the said Mr. John Hayes. Unknown ,
1726 The Second Edition.
25867 A narrative of the barbarous and unheard of murder of Mr. John Hayes, by Catherine his wife, Thomas Billings, and Thomas Wood, on the 1st of March at night. Wherein every minute Circumstance attending that Horrid Affair, and the wonderful Providence of God in the Discovery of the Actors therein, are faithfully and impartially related. Together with the Examinations and Confessions of the said Thomas Billings and Thomas Wood before several of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace. As also the Copy of a fictitious Letter that Catherine Hayes sent, as from her Husband, to his Mother in Worcestershire after his Death; and the Mother's Answer thereto: With some Account of the wicked Life and Conversation of the said Catherine, and likewise of those of Thomas Billings and Thomas Wood. To which is prefix'd, their true and exact effigies, drawn from the life, and curiously engraved on copper. Published with the approbation of the relations and friends of the said Mr. John Hayes. Unknown ,
Thomas Warner (London)
Elizabeth Nutt [Royal Exchange] (London)
Anne Dodd I (London)
1726
1065 A Narrative of the Events which have taken place in France, from the landing of Napoleon Bonaparte on the 1st of March, 1815, till the restoration of Louis XVIII. With an account of the present state of society and public opinion. By Helen Maria Williams. Williams , Helen Maria
John Murray II [Albemarle] (London)
1815
15168 A Narrative of the Events which have taken place in France, from the landing of Napoleon Bonaparte, on the 1st of March, 1815, till the restoration of Louis XVIII. With an account of the present state of society and public opinion. By Helen Maria Williams. Williams , Helen Maria
Moses Thomas (Philadelphia)
1816
13666 A Narrative of the Events which have taken place in France; with an account of the present state of society and public opinion. By Helen Maria Williams. Second edition. Williams , Helen Maria
John Murray II [Albemarle] (London)
1816 Second Edition.
23899 A narrative of the life and death of Edward Chester, by his wife Elizabeth Chester. Chester , Elizabeth
1709
2593 A narrative of the loss of the Catharine, Venus, and Piedmont transports, and the Thomas, Golden Grove, and Æolus merchant ships, near Weymouth, on Wednesday the 18th of November last. Drawn up from information taken on the spot, by Charlotte Smith, and published for the benefit of an unfortunate survivor from one of the wrecks, and her infant child. Smith , Charlotte Turner
1796
1749 A narrative of the seizure & confinement of Ann Brookhouse; who was assaulted in one of the streets of London, and carried off by two hired ruffians, May 7, 1798, and detained in close imprisonment, till August 25, following; as related by herself. Written by a friend. Brookhouse , Ann
Field , William
1798
5601 A narrative of the sufferings of Louise Francoise de Houssay, de Bannes, who served in the army as a volunteer, from 1792, to July 21, 1795; when she was made a prisoner at Quiberon, with her examination at Vannes, from whence she made her escape, the day before that which was appointed for her execution. Translated from the manuscript of the author. de Bannes , Louise Françoise de Houssay
1796
10797 A natural history of the most remarkable quadrupeds, birds, fishes, serpents, reptiles, and insects. By Mrs. Mary Trimmer, author of The History of Man in a Savage and Civilized State, &c. Trimmer , Mary
1825
13685 A New Abridgment of the Law. By Matthew Bacon, of the Middle Temple, Esq. The Fifth Edition, Corrected; with considerable additions, including the latest authorities; by Henry Gwillim, of the Middle Temple, Esq. Barrister at Law. In Seven Volumes. Bacon , Matthew
Elizabeth Newbery (London)
1798 The fifth edition, corrected
3283 A new and easy method of cookery, Treating, I. Of gravies, soups, broths, &c. II. Of fish, and their sauces. III. To pot and make hams, &c. IV. Of pies, pasties, &c. V. Of pickling and preserving. VI. Of made wines, distilling and brewing, &c. To which are added, by way of appendix, fifty-three new and useful receipts, and directions for carving. By Elizabeth Cleland. Chiefly intended for the benefit of the young ladies who attend her school. The third edition. Cleland , Elizabeth
William Gray (Edinburgh)
R. Fleming (Edinburgh)
1770 The third edition.
3444 A new and easy method of cookery. Treating, I. Of gravies, soups, broths, &c. II. Of fish, and their sauces. III. To pot and make hams, &c. IV. Of pies, pasties, &c. V. Of pickling and preserving. VI. Of made wines, distilling and brewing, &c. By Elizabeth Cleland. Chiefly intended for the benefit of the young ladies who attend her school. Cleland , Elizabeth
J. Bruce (London)
William Gordon [Upper Kirkgate] (Aberdeen)
Samuel Willison (Edinburgh)
Charles Wright (Edinburgh)
1755
3168 A new and easy method of cookery. Treating, I. Of gravies, soups, broths, &c. II. Of fish, and their sauces. III. To Pot and Make Hams, &c. IV. Of Pies, Pasties, &c. V. Of Pickling and Preserving. VI. Of made wines, distilling and brewing, &c. to Which are Added, By Way of Appendix, Fifty-Three New and Useful Receipts, and Directions for Carving. By Elizabeth Cleland. Chiefly intended for the Benefit of the Young Ladies who attend Her School. The Second Edition. Cleland , Elizabeth
1759 The Second Edition.