Name Belles-lettres
Description

Prose compositions, remarks, critical reflections, or guides on any particular subject. Includes philosophy.

Titles

Displaying 1–25 of 110

ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
25170 A collection of the occasional papers for the year 1716. With a preface. Unknown ,
James Knapton (London)
John Harrison (Cornhill)
Anne Dodd I (London)
1716-1718 varies
24423 A defence of Mr. Lock's Essay of human understanding, wherein its principles with reference to morality, reveal'd religion, and the immortality of the soul, are consider'd and justify'd: in answer to some remarks on that Essay. Trotter (Cockburn) , Catharine
William Turner (London)
John Nutt (London)
1702
24055 A defence of the Essay of human understanding, written by Mr. Lock. Wherein its principles with reference to morality, reveal'd religion, and the immortality of the soul,, [sic] are consider'd and justify'd: in answer to some remarks on that Essay. Trotter (Cockburn) , Catharine
William Turner (London)
John Nutt (London)
1702
6810 A dialogue on friendship and society. by the Translator of the Life of Petrarch. Dobson , Susannah
Thomas Becket [Strand] (London)
1777
26119 A familiar epistle to the celebrated Mrs. Con. Phillips, on her apology. By a gentleman of the Inner Temple. Unknown , [Man]
1749
22217 A letter from Mrs. L-tia Pilk-ton to the celebrated Mrs. T-sia C-tia Ph-ps. Containing many remarks and observations on that lady's Apology for her conduct. Pilkington , Laetitia
H. Carpenter (London)
1748
13748 A letter of consolation and counsel to the good people of England, especially of London and Westminster, occasion'd by the late earthquakes. By a layman. Unknown , [Man]
Mary Cooper (London)
1750
24183 A letter to Doctor Pitt, an eminent physician at Oxford. By a young lady of Oxford; Author of several other Celebrated Pieces. Jones , Mary
Mary Cooper (London)
1745
25200 A letter to the town, concerning the man and the bottle. Unknown ,
1749
25802 A method for the regular management of those societies, call'd Box-clubs: Laid down in such plan and easy Terms, as observ'd, will settle and preserve the tranquillity of the Society, and instruct the Ignorant, satisfy the Curious, and maintain a just Oeconomy among Friends and Acquaintance, who mutually agree in these Proceedings, which are no less an Advantage to the Publick, than a true Sign of the Spirit of Humanity. To which is added, a Copy of Orders abstracted from the most regular Societies in London, with proper Remarks, advantageous Proposals and Methods for Security for the Box: Forms of Bonds for Money lent out, and several useful Observations for the Benefit of Societies in general, and every Member in particular. Unknown ,
Thomas Read (London)
James Roberts [Warwick Lane] (London)
John Jackson (London)
Anne Dodd I (London)
Elizabeth Nutt [Royal Exchange] (London)
A. Smith (Cornhill)
S. Chastel (London)
1728 1
16286 A Narrative of the Controversy Between the Rev. Jedidiah Morse, D.D. and the Author. By Hannah Adams. Adams , Hannah
1814
12505 A Novel and Genuine Display on the Leading Disposition of the Human Mind. With a Sketch of Modern Life. In Which the Following Passions and Effects are Characterized: Ambition—Disappointment—Revenge—Madness—Suicide—Suspense—Hope—Love—Matrimony. With an Exordium and Epilogue. Dedicated (by Permission) to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire. By Mrs. P. Hill. Hill , Philippina Patience
s.n. [sine nomine]
1780
271 A Series of Popular Essays, Illustrative of Principles Essentially Connected with the Improvement of the Understanding, the Imagination, and the Heart. By Elizabeth Hamilton, author of Letters of the Elementary Principles of Education, Cottagers of Glenburie, & co. Hamilton , Elizabeth
Alexander Manners and Robert Miller [High Street] (Edinburgh)
1813
17733 A series of popular essays, illustrative of principles essentially connected with the improvement of the understanding, the imagination, and the heart. By Elizabeth Hamilton, author of Letters on the elementary principles of education, Cottagers of Glenburnie, &c. In two volumes. Hamilton , Elizabeth
Wells and Lilly (Boston)
Van Winkle and Wiley (New York)
Websters and Skinner [Corner of State and Pearl-Streets] (Albany)
Mathew Carey [121 Chesnut Street] (Philadelphia)
1817
26005 A serious and affectionate address to the cities of London and Westminster; occasioned by the late earthquake. The second edition. Unknown ,
Elizabeth Nutt [Royal Exchange] (London)
Elizabeth Cooke [Cook] (London)
Jacob Robinson [Ludgate St] (London)
Jacob Loyseau (London)
George Woodfall [Charing Cross] (London)
Henry Chapelle [Chappelle] (London)
1750 The second edition.
23799 A short review of the controversy between Mr. Boyle, and Dr. Bentley. With suitable reflections upon it. And the Dr's. advantagious character of himself at full length. Recommended to the serious perusal of such as propose to be considered for their fairness, modesty, and good temper in writing. Atterbury , Francis
Gastrell , Francis
Abigail (Ann) Baldwin [Warwick Lane] (London)
1701
449 Absenteeism Owenson , Sydney
Henry Colburn [New Burlington Street] (London)
1825
6632 An address to the gentlemen under the denomination of old bachelors. By Miss Casandra, Author of the Conduct of the Military Gentlemen. Published by the Desire of a Man of Quality. , Miss Cassandra
1757
2673 An address to the public explaining the motives which have hitherto delayed the publication of the Memoirs of the Countess de Valois de la Motte; which contains a justification of her conduct; and Exposing the Various Artifices which Have Been Used for the Suppression of their Appearance. de Valois-Saint-Rémy , Jeanne
1789
4622 An address to the public, by The Honble Lady Hill; setting forth The Consequences of the late Sir John Hill's Acquaintance with The Earl of Bute. Hill , Henrietta
s.n. [sine nomine]
1788
4630 An address to the public, by The Honble Lady Hill; setting forth The Consequences of the late Sir John Hill's Acquaintance with The Earl of Bute. Hill , Henrietta
John Bell [132 Strand] (London)
1788
25975 An answer to a scandalous libel, entitled, The impertinence and imposture of modern antiquaries display'd: or, a refutation of the Reverend Mr. Wise's letter to Dr. Mead, concerning the White Horse, and other Antiquities in Berkshire. North , George
John Whiston (London)
Charles Corbett (London)
John Jolliffe (London)
Elizabeth Nutt [Royal Exchange] (London)
1741
22305 An answer to the young lady; or, a letter from Mrs. Slammekin to Miss Tabitha Tammy, the suppos'd authoress of a letter from a young lady to Mr. Cibber. Slammekin , Mrs.
1743
25299 An appeal to the publick: Or, a Plain Narrative of Facts, Relating to the Proceedings of a Party of the Governors of the New General-Hospital at Bath, against Mr. Archibald Cleland, (one of the Surgeons of the said Hospital) At an Extraordinary Meeting of the Governors, held in their General Committee-Room, the 21st of September, 1743. Cleland , Archibald
1743
5814 An Essay on the Noble Science of Self-Justification. Edgeworth , Maria
Joseph Johnson (London)
1795