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Unknown Court poems. Viz; I. The basset-table. An eclogue. II. The drawing-room. III. The toilet. Publish'd faithfully, as they were found in a Pocket-Book taken up in Westmisnter-Hall, the Last Day of the Lord Winton's Tryal.
Unknown The Ghost of Eustace Budgel Esq. to the Man in Blue. Most humbly Inscrib'd to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Unknown Europe's catechism. To which are added, the new elect catechis'd; and the catechist catechis'd. With the marriage of the Empire, as it is to be celebrated at Francfort.
Unknown Inhumanity and barbarity not to be equal'd: Being an impartial relation of the barbarous murder committed by Mrs. Elizabeth branch and her daughter, on the body of Jane Buttersworth, their servant, at their farm at High-Church near Philips-Norton, in the county of somerset. Containing also, I. A recital of the principal and material evience at their tryal at Taunton Assizes before Mr. Justice Chappel, on Friday the 4th of April, 1740. II. The manner of the discovery of the murder. III. The wonderful appearance of the light seen on the grave. IV. The rising of the country people upon them as they went to take their tryal. V. The particulars of their extraordinary execution at Ivelchester the third of May following, about four in the morning. Taken by a spectator. Lastly, a copy of a letter sent by Miss Betty branch some small time before her execution, to the Rev. Mr. H- of Hemmington.
Unknown A plain scripture-argument against Dr. Clark's doctrine concerning the ever-blessed Trinity; in a letter to Dr. Clark; with some previous letters, relating to our creeds, and forms of worship: by the collector of the texts, in a book, intituled, Several hundred texts of Holy Scripture, plainly proving, that our Lord Jesus Christ is the most High God.
Unknown The Humours of Whist. A Dramatic Satire, as Acted Every Day at White's and Other Coffee-houses and Assemblies
Unknown An attorney's practice epitomiz'd; or the Method, Times and Expences of Proceeding in the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas. From the Commencement of a Suit, to the Trial, final Judgment and Execution; so advantageously placed in opposite Columns, as to shew at one View, the Agreement or Difference in the Practice of the said Courts: Whereby many Default and Irregularities (which frequently happen) may be prevented, and Business transacted, either in Town or Country, with Ease, Expedition and Certainty. Perused by several Officers of the Courts, and by many Eminent Attornies and Agents in London. The Ninth Edition, Corrected; with Additions.
Unknown London, August the 16th, 1715. This day the Protestant dissenting ministers ... waited on his Majesty with the following address, ...
Unknown The true protestant account of the burning of London, or, An antidote, against the poyson and malignity of a late lying legend, entituled, An account of the burning of London, &c. Wherein the malice and falshood of that mercenary tool of a popish faction are detected, and the truth soundly prov'd; Viz. that it was those firebrands of hell, the blood-thirsty papists, and none but they, who were the sole authors and promoters of that great and dreadful fire of London in 1666. And of several others since. To which is further added, such a very curious and useful discovery of many others of their monstrous and detestable villanies, and of their arts and shifts to hide them, and to cast them upon the Protestants: as the like was never before published in so small a volume. Also for your diversion, there is inserted in the conclusion, their spiteful manner of cursing an Heretick, (i.e.) Protestant out of the church, with bell, book and candle.
Unknown The statutes at large, from the twenty-fourth year of King George the Second, to the thirtieth year of King George the Second, inclusive. To which is prefixed, a table of the titles of all the publick and private statues during that time. Volume the ninth.
Unknown A funeral sermon preachd to a congregation of Protestant dissenters, upon the sad occasion of the death of the late Bishop of Sarum.
Unknown Bradshaw's valuable family jewel: or, the complete house-wife. Being a store-house of such Curious Matters, as all ought to be acquainted with, who intend to spend their Lives either Pleasant or Profitable. containing all that relates to cookery, pastry, pickling, preserving, wine making, brewing, bread making, marketing, &c. With a great Number of other Necessary Articles, not to be met with in any other Book: Particularly, an Excellent Method for the Management of a Beer-Celler: How to keep Ale, or Beer, always exceeding Fine; and how to restore sour Beer to its first Perfection; which Article has been of the utmost Service to the Purchasers of this book. Likewise, an Excellent Method to preserve a constant Stock of yeast, even in the most scarce Seasons. In this book is likewise inserted, Mons. Millien's Method of preserving Metels from Rust, such as Guns, Grates, Candle-Sticks, &c. for the Discovery of which, the Parliament of Paris gave Him Ten Thousand Pounds. By Mrs. Penelope Bradshaw, and the late ingenious Mr. Lambart confectioner. To which is added, an appendix. Containing, a very Choice and valuable Collection of well-experienced Practical Family-Receipts in Physick and Surgery. Particularly, Dr. Mead's for the Cure of the Bite of a Mad Dog. Also, Cautions, Rules, and Directions, to be taken and observed in fishing. Likewise, Directions for painting, &c. The eleventh edition, with additions.
Unknown An attorney's practice epitomiz'd; or the Method, Times and Expences of Proceeding in the Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas. From the Commencement of a Suit, to the Trial, final Judgment and Execution; so advantageously placed in opposite Columns, as to shew at one View, the Agreement or Difference in the Practice of the said Courts: Whereby many Default and Irregularities (which frequently happen) may be prevented, and Business transacted, either in Town or Country, with Ease, Expedition and Certainty. Perused by several Officers of the Courts, and by many Eminent Attornies and Agents in London. The Ninth Edition, Corrected; with Additions.
Unknown The Sublime Character of his Excellency Somebody. In the true Droll Style of an Embassador. Originally wrote by a celebrated French Wit at, or before, or since the Time his Excellency Horatio Walpole, resided at the Court of France, and now made English by Sir Niky Uncommon-Sense, Knt. and Laureatteer. For the Amusement of Everybody.
Unknown, [Man] The History of Prince Lee Boo A Native of the Pelew Islands. Brought to England by Captn. Wilson. A New Edition.
Unknown, [Man] Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of free-masonry, both ancient and modern. Calculated not only for the instruction of every new-made mason; but also for the information if all who intend to become brethren. Containing I. A circumstantial account of all the proceedings in making a mason, with the several obligations of an entered apprentice, fellow-craft, and master; the prayers, and also the sign, grip, and password of each degree, with the ceremony of the mop and pail. II. The manner of opening a lodge, and letting the craft to work. III. The entered apprentice, fellow-craft, and master's lectures, verbatim, as delivered in all lodges; with the song at the conclusion of each part. IV. The origin of masonry; description of Soloman's temple; history of the murder of the Grand Master Hiram by the three fellow-crafts; their discovery and punishment; the burial of Hiram by King Soloman's order; with the five points of fellowship, &c. V. The ceremony of the installment of the master of different lodges on St. John's Day.--Description of the Regalia, &c. VI. Ceremonies used at the funeral of a mason. VII. A safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may obtain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Anthems, Odes, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematic ornaments belonging to masonry, and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. To which is now added, A new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges in the world, according to their seniority, with the dates of each constitution, and days of meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-street. A new edition, greatly enlarged and improved.
Unknown, [Man] The Weavers' Complaint; or, a Bundle of Plain Facts. A Novel Poem. Containing the True Sense and Signification of Modern Orthodox Sermons, as delivered by all the Preachers of the Present Day. Being an Humble Attempt to tear away the Mask of Hypocrisy by which they have been so Long Enabled to Gull and Delude the People in Supporting the Oppressor. By an operative of Keighley.
Unknown, [Man] The principles of the Christian religion explained: in a clear and easy comment on the several questions of our church catechism; designed for the use of families, of all communions and sects of religion in this Kingdom of Ireland. Chiefly for those, who are of the communion of the Church of Rome. By a clergyman of the Church of Ireland, by law established.
Unknown, [Man] The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the Public Buildings, Colleges, Halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, the seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The late Earl of Litchfield, The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, The Right Hon. Earl Harcourt, And the Right Hon. the Marquis of Buckingham. Containing, an accurate description of their tapestry, paintings, sculptures, temples, gardens, and other curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford. Embellished with a New Plan of Oxford, and other elegant Engravings.
Unknown, [Man] 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] The Principles of antipd̆obaptism, and the practice of female communion completely consistent. In answer to the arguments and objections of Mr. Peter Edwards in his candid reasons: with animadversions on his temper and conduct in that publication. The preface and notes, by James Dore.
Unknown, [Man] A letter to Dr. Abraham Johnson, On the subject of his new scheme for the propagation of the human species: in which, another method of obtaining that great end, more adequate to the sentiments of the ladies, is proposed; and, the reflections that author has cast upon the Royal Society of London, are answered. By a fellow.
Unknown, [Man] The Life and Mysterious Transactions of Richard Morris, Esq. Better Known by the Name of Dick Spot, the Conjuror, Particularly in Derbyshire and Shropshire. Written by an Old Acquaintance, who was a critical observer of all his actions for near fifty years. Including singular, whimsical, and curious anecdotes of many living characters—unaccountable and mysterious transactions—lost property restored—life preserved—robberies prevented—deaths frequently foretold, (particularly that of the unfortunate King of Sweden, which he declared in print more than three months before it happened)—and proving every thing belonging to the history of this wonderful man, to have been beyond the settled rules by which human actions and life are in general regulated.
Unknown, [Man] A letter to the King of *****. By an Englishman; Not a member of the House of Commons.
Unknown, [Man] The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious ... To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, ... Containing, an accurate description of their tapestry, paintings, sculptures, temples, gardens, and other curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford.

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