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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... Wherein were left dead upon the place between five and six thousand of the Swedish party , and between ten and twelve thousand of the Imperialists ; where the king himself was unfortunately slain , whose death counterpoised all the ...
... Wherein were left dead upon the place between five and six thousand of the Swedish party , and between ten and twelve thousand of the Imperialists ; where the king himself was unfortunately slain , whose death counterpoised all the ...
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... wherein every man is rated according to his estate , for the king's use , 1641. Folio , one page · • The Curates Conference : Or , a Discourse betwixt two Scholars , both of them relating their hard condition , and consulting which way ...
... wherein every man is rated according to his estate , for the king's use , 1641. Folio , one page · • The Curates Conference : Or , a Discourse betwixt two Scholars , both of them relating their hard condition , and consulting which way ...
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... wherein he sheweth the cause of the decay of coin and trade in this land , especially of merchants trade . And also propoundeth a way to the house , how they may be increased . Printed in the year 1641. Quarto , containing twelve pages ...
... wherein he sheweth the cause of the decay of coin and trade in this land , especially of merchants trade . And also propoundeth a way to the house , how they may be increased . Printed in the year 1641. Quarto , containing twelve pages ...
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... wherein you sit , as one of the seven angels in the seven churches men- tioned in the Revelation ; that , by your Grace's means , the epha , wherein popish wickedness sitteth , may be lifted up between the earth and the heaven , and ...
... wherein you sit , as one of the seven angels in the seven churches men- tioned in the Revelation ; that , by your Grace's means , the epha , wherein popish wickedness sitteth , may be lifted up between the earth and the heaven , and ...
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... wherein dame Joan was delivered , Declinat ad diverticula , vicosque & sic , loco detestabili postergato , reintrantes , iter perficiunt quod cœperunt ; that is , leaving that way , they turn into by - lanes , and by streets ; and as ...
... wherein dame Joan was delivered , Declinat ad diverticula , vicosque & sic , loco detestabili postergato , reintrantes , iter perficiunt quod cœperunt ; that is , leaving that way , they turn into by - lanes , and by streets ; and as ...
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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.