The Harleian Miscellany, Or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as Well in Manuscript as in Print, Found in the Late Earl of Oxford's Library, Interspersed with Historical, Political, and Critical Notes, Volume 4William Oldys, John Malham R. Dutton, 1809 - Great Britain Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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... death of people , more in that season than any other . Whereunto is also annexed a Censure concerning the Water of St. Vincent's Rocks , near Bristol , which begins to grow in great request and use against the stone . By Tho . Venner ...
... death of people , more in that season than any other . Whereunto is also annexed a Censure concerning the Water of St. Vincent's Rocks , near Bristol , which begins to grow in great request and use against the stone . By Tho . Venner ...
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... death , faithfully translated out of the French copy . Printed 1633 . Quarto , containing forty - five pages PAGE The King's Majesty's Declaration to his Subjects , concerning lawful Sports to be used . Imprinted at London , by Robert ...
... death , faithfully translated out of the French copy . Printed 1633 . Quarto , containing forty - five pages PAGE The King's Majesty's Declaration to his Subjects , concerning lawful Sports to be used . Imprinted at London , by Robert ...
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... death of King James , and the Marquis of Hamilton , supposed by poison . Also may be observed , the inconveniences befalling a state , where the noble disposition of the prince is misled by a favourite . By George Eglisham , Doctor of ...
... death of King James , and the Marquis of Hamilton , supposed by poison . Also may be observed , the inconveniences befalling a state , where the noble disposition of the prince is misled by a favourite . By George Eglisham , Doctor of ...
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... death , viz . I. The original of his promotion . II . The continuance in his magnificence . III . His fall , death , and burial . Com- posed by Mr. Cavendish , one of his own servants , being his gentleman- usher . London , printed by ...
... death , viz . I. The original of his promotion . II . The continuance in his magnificence . III . His fall , death , and burial . Com- posed by Mr. Cavendish , one of his own servants , being his gentleman- usher . London , printed by ...
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... death , she was chosen Pope into his room ( as many men say ) by common consent . But see the luck of it ; a while after she was got with child by one of her acquaintance , and delivered thereof in the time of her papacy . For , going ...
... death , she was chosen Pope into his room ( as many men say ) by common consent . But see the luck of it ; a while after she was got with child by one of her acquaintance , and delivered thereof in the time of her papacy . For , going ...
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Page 237 - For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
Page 288 - He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth ; he maketh lightnings for the rain ; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
Page 554 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Page 203 - ... having of May games, Whitsun ales, and morris dances, and the setting up of maypoles and other sports therewith used: so as the same be had in due and convenient time, without impediment or neglect of divine service...
Page 350 - And the House of Representatives, by protestation, saving to themselves the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusation...
Page 465 - Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and the Commons in this present Parliament assembled and by authority of the same...
Page 296 - From lightning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine ; from battle and murder, and from sudden death, Good Lord, deliver us.
Page 178 - Lastly, let us remember, in how many instances we have all left undone those things which we ought to have done, and done those things which we ought not to have done.
Page 520 - Court, commanding them neither to spare for any cost, expense, or travayle, to make such a triumphant banquet as they might not only wonder at it here, but also make a glorious report of it in their country, to the great honour of the king and his realm.
Page 233 - I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair : I hid not my face from shame and spitting.