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Newbery, Elizabeth 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 newmade mason, but also for the information of 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 setting the craft to work. ... 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 emblematical 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 sender 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.
Newbery, Elizabeth The History of Prince Lee Boo A Native of the Pelew Islands. Brought to England by Captn. Wilson. A New Edition.
Newbery, Elizabeth Tales for youth; in thirty poems: To which are annexed, historical remarks and moral applications in prose. By the author of "Choice emblems for the improvement of youth," &c. ornamented with cuts, neatly designed and engraved on wood, by Bewick.
Newbery, Elizabeth A New History of England. From the earliest period to the present time. On a plan recommended by the Earl of Chesterfield. Embellished with copper-plates, elegantly engraved from the designs of Mr. Wale. By the Reverend Mr. Cooper. The eighth edition, with additions.
Newbery, Elizabeth A Description of Three Hundred Animals, viz. Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, and Insects, with a Particular Account of the Manner of their Catching Whales in Greenland. Extracted from the Best Authors, and adapted to the use of all Capacities. Illustrated with Copper-plates, whereon it is curiously engraven every Beast, Bird, Fish, Serpent, and Insect, described in the whole book. A New Edition, carefully corrected and amended.
Newbery, Elizabeth 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 Blenhiem, 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. The eight edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new plan of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Newbery, Elizabeth Fables of Aesop and Others: Translated into English. With instructive applications; and a print before each fable. By Samuel Croxall, D.D. Late Archdeacon of Hereford. The fifteenth edition, carefully revised, and improved.
Newbery, Elizabeth A New Book for the Improvement of Young Gentlemen and Ladies. Filial Duty, recommended and enforc'd, by a variety of instructive and entertaining stories, of children who have been remarkable for affection to their parents; also An account of some striking instances of children, who have behaved in an undutiful, and unnatural manner to their parents. The whole founded on historical facts.
Newbery, Elizabeth The adventures of Captain Gulliver, in a voyage to the islands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag. Abridged from the works of the celebrated Dean Swift. Adorned with cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth Riley's emblems, natural, historical, fabulous, moral, and divine ; for the improvement and pastime of youth : serving to display the beauties and morals of the ancient fabulists : The Whole calculated to convey the Golden Lessons of Instruction under a new and more delightful Dress. For the Use of Schools. Written for the Amusement of a Young Nobleman. The sixth edition.
Newbery, Elizabeth Poetical blossoms. Being a selection of short poems, intended for young people to repeat from memory. By the Rev. Mr. Cooper.
Newbery, Elizabeth The History of little King Pippin, with an account of the melancholy death of four naughty boys, who were devoured by wild beasts. And the wonderful delivery of Master Harry Harmless, by a Little White Horse.
Newbery, Elizabeth The Prettiest Book for Children; Being the History of the Enchanted Castle; Situated in one of the fortunate isles, and governed by the giant instruction. Written ... By Don Stephano Bunyano ...
Newbery, Elizabeth Choice Scraps, Historical and Biographical, Consisting of Pleasing Stories and Diverting Anecdotes, Most of them short to prevent their being tiresome. Comprehending much useful information and innocent amusement. For young minds. Embellished with copper-plate cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth A treatise on the causes and cure of swelled legs; on dropsies, and on the modes of retarding the decay of the constitution in the decline of life; ... by William Rowley, M.D. ... To which is added, a tract on the absolute necessity of encouraging the study of anatomy, &c. ...
Newbery, Elizabeth Moral Sketches for Young Minds.
Newbery, Elizabeth An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield.
Newbery, Elizabeth Directions for breeding game-cocks including the methods of treating them from the time they are hatched, till fit to fight: besides articles for a match; key to a match bill; rules and orders as abided by at the Cock-Pit Royal with calculations for betting.
Newbery, Elizabeth The Flights of a Lady-Bird; or, the History of the Winged Rambler: embellished with cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth The history of young Edwin and little Jessy: Together with an account of the pleasant walk which William and Winnifred took with Margery, who lives at the foot of Parnassus. Written by the aforesaid Margery, for the purpose of making every little girl and boy good and happy.
Newbery, Elizabeth The history and adventures of the renowned Don Quixote. Translated from the Spanish of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. To which is prefixed, Some Account of the Author's Life. By T. Smollett, M.D. Illustrated with twenty-eight new copper-plates, designed by Hayman, and elegantly engraved. The fifth edition, corrected. In four volumes.
Newbery, Elizabeth An introduction to botany: in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield.
Newbery, Elizabeth The adventures of a silver three-pence. Containing much amusement and many characters with which young gentlemen and ladies ought to be acquainted. Adorned with cuts. Written by Mr. Truelove. For the Benefit of all good Children who love to be merry and wise.
Newbery, Elizabeth The Curiosities of London and Westminster described: In four volumes. Embellished with elegant Copper-Plates. Volume IV. Containing a Description of Westminster-Abbey, Westminster-Bridge, Westminster-Hall, House of Lords, House of Commons, Buckingham House, or the Queen's Palace, Banquetting House, Horse Guards, Admiralty Office.
Newbery, Elizabeth She stoops to conquer: or, the mistakes of a night. A comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. Written by Doctor Goldsmith.

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