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Newbery, Elizabeth Geography for Children: or, A Short and Easy Method of Teaching and Learning Geography. Designed principally for the use of schools. Divided into lessons, by way of question and answer: Translated from the French of Abbot Lenglet du Fresnoy, and now greatly augmented and improved throughout the whole. The nineteenth edition. And a table of the latitude...
Newbery, Elizabeth Lord Chesterfield's Maxims; or, A New Plan of Education, on the Principles of Virtue and Politeness. In which is conveyed, such instruction as cannot fail to form the Man of Honour, the Man of Virtue, and the Accomplished Gentleman. Being the substance of the Earl of Chesterfield's Letters, to his Son, Philip Stanhope, Esq; A new edition.
Newbery, Elizabeth Bible in Miniuture.
Newbery, Elizabeth New description of Blenheim, the seat of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough. Containing a full and accurate account of the Paintings, Tapestry, and Furniture; a picturesque tour of the Gardens and Park; And a general Description of the China Gallery, &c. With a preliminary essay on landscape gardening. The fourth edition, enlarged. Embellished with an elegant plan of the park, &c.
Newbery, Elizabeth The History of Tommy Titmouse, a Little Boy, who became a great man by minding his learning, doing as he was bid, and being good-natured and obliging to every body. Together with the adventures of the old man of the woods, and other stories equally pleasing and instructive. Embellished with cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth The New Children's Friend: or, Pleasing Incitements to Wisdom and Virtue; conveyed through the medium of anecdote, tale, and adventure. Calculated to entertain, fortify, and improve the juvenile mind. Translated chiefly from the German.
Newbery, Elizabeth The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews, and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams. Abridged from the works of H. Fielding, Esq.
Newbery, Elizabeth A Choice Collection of Riddles, Charades, Rebusses, &c. Part Third. By Peter Puzzlewell, Esq.
Newbery, Elizabeth The history of Pamela; or, virtue rewarded. Abridged from the works of Samuel Richardson, Esq. Adorned with copper plates.
Newbery, Elizabeth Every man his own lawyer: or, a summary of the laws of England in a new and instructive method, under the following Heads, Viz. I. Of Actions and Remedies, Writs, Process, Arrest, and Bail. II. Of Courts, Attornies and Solicitors therein, Juries, Witnesses, Trials, Executions, &c. III. Of Estates and Property in Lands and Goods, and how acquired; Ancestors, Heirs, Executors and Administrators. IV. Of the Laws relating to Marriage, Bastardy, Infants, Ideots, Lunaticks. V. Of the Liberty of the Subject, Magna Charta, and Habeas Corpus Act, and other Statutes. VI. Of the King and his Prerogative, the Queen and Prince, Peers, Judges, Sheriffs, Coroners, Justices of Peace, Constables, &c. Vii. Of publick Offences, Treason, Murder, Felony, Burglary, Robbery, Rape, Sodomy, Forgery, Perjury, &c. And their Punishment. All of them so plainly treated of, that all Manner of Persons may be particularly acquainted with our Laws and Statutes, concerning Civil and Criminal Affairs, and know how to defend Themselves and their Estates and Fortunes; In All Cases Whatsoever.
Newbery, Elizabeth The New Robinson Crusoe, designed for the Amusement and Instruction of the Youth of Both Sexes. Translated from the original German. Embellished with cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth Juvenile Rambles through the Paths of Nature; in which many parts of the wonderful works of the creation are brought forward, and made familiar to the capacity of every little miss and master, who wishes to become wise and good. Embellished with cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth The complete French master, for ladies and gentlemen; containing, I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all Manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the most approved French books, recommended as proper in fitting up a Lady's or a Gentleman's Library. For The Use Of His Highness William, Sometime Duke Of Gloucester. By Mr. Abel Boyer, Author Of The Royal Dictionary, French And English.
Newbery, Elizabeth A New History of the Grecian States, from their Earliest Period to their Extinction by the Ottomans. Designed for the use of young ladies and gentlemen.
Newbery, Elizabeth The sister's gift, or the naughty boy reformed. Published for the advantage of the rising generation.
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 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.
Newbery, Elizabeth Nouvelle Histoire d'Angleterre. Depuis les Premiers Periodes, jusqu'au Temps Present. Sur un plan recommandé par le Comte de Chesterfield. Enrichi de figures en taille douce, soigneusement gravées d'après les desseins de Mr. Wale. Traduit de l'Anglois du Rev. Mr. Cooper, par le S.L.B. de St. Amand.
Newbery, Elizabeth The Curiosities of London and Westminster described: In four volumes. Embellished with elegant Copper-Plates. Volume III. Containing a Description of St Paul's Cathedral, Black Friars Bridge, British Museum, The Temple, Temple Bar, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Northumberland House, Charing Cross, Lincoln's Inn.
Newbery, Elizabeth The toy-shop; or, sentimental preceptor. Containing some choice trifles, for the instruction and amusement of every little miss and master. Embellished with cuts.
Newbery, Elizabeth The History of France, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. Comprehending every interesting and remarkable occurrence in the annals of that monarchy. Embellished with copper-plate cuts. Designed for the use of young ladies and gentlemen.
Newbery, Elizabeth A New History of the Grecian States, from their Earliest Period to their Extinction by the Ottomans. Designed for the use of young ladies and gentlemen.
Newbery, Elizabeth The Beauties of History; or, Pictures of Virtue and Vice: Drawn from Examples of Men eminent for their virtues, or infamous for their vices. By the late W. Dodd, L.L.D. Considerably Enlarged. The third edition. Ornamented with upwards of thirty engravings, beautifully cut on wood.
Newbery, Elizabeth Biography for girls: or, moral and instructive examples, for young ladies. By Mrs Pilkington.
Newbery, Elizabeth The history of Sindbad the sailor; containing an account of his several surprising voyages and miraculous escapes.
Newbery, Elizabeth The Fortune-Teller, by the Renowned Dr. Hurlothrumbo.

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