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Jemison, Mary A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. : Containing an account of the murder of her father and his family; her sufferings; her marriage to two Indians; her troubles with her children; barbarities of the Indians in the French and Revolutionary wars; the life of her last husband, &c.; and many historical facts never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. ; To which is added, an appendix containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's Expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter. By James E. Seaver
Jenkins, William Mrs. Rowe's Devout exercises of the heart, revised at her request, by Isaac Watts, D.D. ; With notices of her life, compiled by Rev. William Jenkins, D.D
Jerman, John The American almanack, for the year of Christian account 1745 ... Fitted to the latitude of forty degrees north, and a meridian of five hours west from London, but may without much error serve from Newfoundland to South-Carolina. By John Jerman, philomath.
Jones, Amanda The tailor's assistant; comprising rules & directions for cutting men's clothes, by the square rule; by which, in a few hours, a person may acquire such a knowledge of the art, as will enable him to cut all sizes and fashions, with the greatest accuracy
Jones, Elizabeth C. Fugitive poems by Mrs. Elizabeth C. Jones. ; [Four lines from Thompson
Jones, Elizabeth C. Infantine ditties. By Mrs. Elizabeth C. Jones, author of 'Fugitive poems," &c. &c
Jones, Joseph Letters on the Colonization Society; and on its probable results; under the following heads: The origin of the Society; Increase of the coloured population; Manumission of slaves in this country; Declarations of legislatures, and other assembled bodies, in favour of the Society : Situation of the colonists at Monrovia, and other towns; Moral and religious character of the settlers; Soil, climate, productions, and commerce of Liberia; Advantages to the free coloured population, by emigration to Liberia; Disadvantages of slavery to the white population; Character of the natives of Africa before the irruptions of the barbarians; Effects of colonization on the slave trade; with a slight sketch of that nefarious and accursed traffic. : Addressed to the Hon. C.F. Mercer, M.H.R.U.S. By M. Carey
Jones, Joseph Letters on the Colonization Society; and on its probable results; under the following heads: The origin of the Society; Increase of the coloured population; Manumission of slaves in this country; Declarations of legislatures, and other assembled bodies, in favour of the Society; Situation of the colonists at Monrovia, and other towns; Moral and religious character of the settlers; Soil, climate, productions, and commerce of Liberia; Advantages to the free coloured population, by emigration to Liberia; Disadvantages of slavery to the white population; Character of the natives of Africa before the irruptions of the barbarians; Effects of colonization on the slave trade; with a slight sketch of that nefarious and accursed traffic. : Addressed to the Hon. C.F. Mercer, M.H.R.U.S. By M. Carey
Jones, Mary An account of the loss of the Wesleyan missionaries, Messrs. White, Hillier, Truscott, Oke, and Jones, with Mrs. White and Mrs. Truscott, and their children and servants, in the Maria mail boat, off the island of Antigua in the West Indies, February 28, 1826. By Mrs. Jones, the only survivor on that mournful occasion
Jones, Mary The false step. [Two lines from Shakespeare] and The sisters. In two volumes. Vol. I[-II
Jones, Thomas P. Conversations on natural philosophy, in which the elements of that science are familiarly explained. : Illustrated with plates. By the author of Conversations on chemistry, &c. ; With corrections, improvements, and considerable additions in the body of the work; appropriate questions, and a glossary: by Dr. Thomas P. Jones, professor of mechanics, in the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania
Josephus, Flavius The wars of the Jews, as related by Josephus, ; adapted to the capacities of young persons. ; Illustrated by twenty-four engravings, after original designs by Mr. Brooke
Joyce, Jeremiah Scientific dialogues. Intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained Vol. II. Of hydrostatics and pneumatics. : [Four lines from Edgeworth's Practical education] By the Rev. J. Joyce
Joyce, Jeremiah Scientific dialogues. Intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained Vol. III. Of optics, magnetism, electricity, and galvanism. : [Four lines from Edgeworth's Practical education] By the Rev. J. Joyce
Joyce, Jeremiah Scientific dialogues. Intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained Vol. I. Of mechanics and astronomy. : [Four lines from Edgeworth's Practical education] By the Rev. J. Joyce
Joyce, Jeremiah Scientific dialogues. Intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people: in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained Vol. II. Of hydrostatics and pneumatics. : [Four lines from Edgeworth's Practical education] By the Rev. J. Joyce
Judson, Adoniram Judson's letter. Letter from the Rev. Adoniram Judson, (Baptist Missionary in Burmah,) to the female members of Christian churches in the United States of America. : To which is appended an extract of a letter from Mr. [i.e., Mrs.] Wade, of the Burman Mission; together with the Constitution of a Plain Dress Society
Judson, Ann Hasseltine Address to females in America, relative to the situation of heathen females in the East
Judson, Ann Hasseltine A particular relation of the American Baptist mission to the Burman empire. In a series of letters, addressed to Joseph Butterworth, Esq. M.P. London. By Ann H. Judson
Keating, William Hypolitus Considerations upon the art of mining. To which are added, reflections on its actual state in Europe, and the advantages which would result from an introduction of this art into the United States. By W.H. Keating, A.M. ; [Two lines from Shakespeare] ; Read before the American Philosophical Society, July 20th, 1821
Keir, Elizabeth Interesting memoirs. By a lady. ; In two volumes. Vol. I[-II
Keir, Susanna Harvey Interesting memoirs. By a lady. ; In two volumes. Vol. I[-II
Ken, Thomas Hymns for little children
Ken, Thomas Hymns for little children
Ken, Thomas Hymns for little children

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