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Weaver, John The history of the mimes and pantomimes, with An Historical Account of several Performers in Dancing, living in the Time of the Roman Emperors. To which will be added, A List of the Modern Entertainments that have been exhibited on the English Stage, either in Imitation of the ancient Pantomimes, or after the Manner of the Modern Italians; When and where first Performed, and by whom Composed. By John Weaver, Dancing-Master.
Webb, Charles Cumberland's British Theatre, with remarks, biographical and critical. Printed from the acting copies, as performed at the Theatres Royal, London.
Webb, Elizabeth Letter from Elizabeth Webb to Anthony William Boehm. With his answer.
Webb, Mary Memoir of Mrs. Chloe Spear, a native of Africa, who was enslaved in childhood, and died in Boston, January 3, 1815--aged 65 years. By a lady of Boston.
Webb, Miss The Poetic Primer: A Circlet of Little Rhymes for Little Readers. By Clara Hall, Editress of "Affection's Offering," "Parlour Stories," &c. &c. With Fine Engravings
Webb, Miss The Poetic Present; a Collection of Superior Pieces from the Best Authors. Calculated to Interest and Improve the Minds of Young People. Selected by Clara Hall.
Webb, Mrs. A letter to His Grace the Duke of Portland, on the late alarming parties in this country, by Mrs. Webb.
Webbe, Cornelius The New Year's gift and juvenile souvenir. Edited by Mrs. Alaric Watts.
Webber, Samuel An account of a scheme for preventing the exportation of our wool, where the Particulars of it are set forth, and the Methods of putting it in Execution exemplified. To which is added, an examination of a scheme offered by another hand, shewing the Defects and mischievous Consequences of it; as also Several material Extracts from Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Brewster, concerning the Consequences of the Woollen Trade, and the fatal Effects arising to this Nation from the Exportation of our Wool. Dedicated to the Hon. the House of Commons. By Samuel Webber.
Webster, Ann Solitary Musings. By Ann Webster.
Webster, Benjamin Cumberland's British Theatre, with remarks, biographical and critical. Printed from the acting copies, as performed at the Theatres Royal, London.
Webster, Benjamin Highways and by-ways, a farce. In two acts. By Benjamin Webster, Esq. ; Printed from the acting copy, (Cumberland's edition,) with remarks, biographical and critical, by D--G. ; To which are added, a description of the costume,--cast of the characters, entrances and exits,--relative positions of the performers on the stage--and the whole of the stage business. ; As now performed at the Theatres-Royal, London, and at the New-York theatres
Webster, Daniel The Young Ladies' Class Book; a Selection of Lessons for Reading, in Prose and Verse. By Ebenezer Bailey, Principal of the Young Ladies' High School, Boston.
Webster, Daniel The Young Ladies' Class Book; a Selection of Lessons for Reading, in Prose and Verse. By Ebenezer Bailey, Principal of the Young Ladies' High School, Boston.
Webster, Daniel The Young Ladies' Class Book; a Selection of Lessons for Reading, in Prose and Verse. By Ebenezer Bailey, Principal of the Young Ladies' High School, Boston. Stereotype Edition.
Webster, John Cumberland's British Theatre, with remarks, biographical and critical. Printed from the acting copies, as performed at the Theatres Royal, London.
Webster, Noah The Prompter; or a Commentary on Common Sayings & Subjects, which are full of Common Sense, the best sense in the world.
Webster, William The consequences of trade, as to the wealth and strength of any nation; of the woollen trade in particular, and the great Superiority of it over all other Branches of Trade. The present State of it in England and France, with an Account of our Loss and their Gains. The Danger we are in of becoming a Province to France, unless an Effectual and Immediate Stop be put to the Exportation of our Wool. With A Narrative of the Steps taken by Mr. Webber, for getting an Act of Parliament to confirm a Charter granted him by his Majesty nine Years ago, for an Universal Registry in Charter. By a draper of London. The Fifth Edition.
Webster, William The necessity of the sanctions of religion to the support of it: in a sermon preach'd at the assizes at Bury, July 28. And printed at the request of the High-sheriff and the grand-juries. By W. Webster, D. D. Rector of Depden in Suffolk
Weeks, Harriett Waller Memoirs of the Villars Family; or, The Philanthropist: A Novel, in three volumes. By Harriett Waller Weeks.
Weems, Mason Locke The drunkard's looking glass: reflecting a faithful likeness of the drunkard, in sundry very interesting attitudes, with lively representations of the many strange capers which he cuts at different stages of his disease; as first, when he has only "a drop in his eye;" second, when he is "half shaved;" third, when he is getting "a little on the staggers or so;" and fourth and fifth, and so on, till he is "quite capsized;" or "snug under the table with the dogs," and can "stick to the floor without holding on." By M.L. Weems, author of The life of Washington, &c. Fourth edition, greatly improved.
Weems, Mason Locke Dumfries, August 1, 1818. M.L. Weems respectfully solicits the subscriptions of his friends, for Armstrong's edition of Scott's Family Bible, in six volumes octavo.
Weems, Mason Locke God's revenge against gambling. Exemplified in the miserable lives and untimely deaths of a number of persons of both sexes, who had sacrificed their health, wealth, and honor at gaming tables. With curious anecdotes of the following unfortunate gamblers:-- I. Miss Fanny Braddock, sister of General Braddock, who, from gambling, hung herself. II. Drisden Harwood, Esq. Maryland, who, from gambling, drowned himself. III. Jack Gilmore, Esq. Virginia, who, from gambling, shot himself. IV. T. Alston, Esq. (N.C.) who, from gambling, was shot by Capt. Johnson. V. Maria Antoinette, Queen of France, who, for gambling, was brought to the guillotine. VI. Other awful cases of young gamblers, and their untimely ends. By M.L. Weems, formerly Rector of Mount Vernon Parish. [Second Edition.]
Weems, Mason Locke God's revenge against murder; or The drown'd wife. A tragedy, as lately performed, with unbounded applause, (of the Devil and his court) by Ned Findley, Esquire, one of the grand company of tragedians in the service of the Black Prince, who was so highly gratified with Ned's performance, that he instantly provided him rooms in one of his own palaces; created him a knight of the most ignoble order of the halter, clapped bracelets on his wrists, and an ornament round his neck; and in a few days promoted him to the ridge pole of the gallows, at Edgefield Court-House, South Carolina. By M.L. Weems, of Lodge no. 50, Dumfries. Tenth Edition, Enlarged—Price, 25 cents.
Weightman, Mary The juvenile speaker: or dialogues, and miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse; for the instruction of youth, in the art of reading. By the author of The Polite Reasoner.

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