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eBooks An appeal to honour and justice: tho' it be of his worst enemies. By Daniel De Foe. Being a true account of his conduct in publick affairs. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4523
eBooks A sermon: preached February 28, 1794, being the day appointed for a general fast. By J. Brand, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5185
eBooks Sketches of the history of man: In four volumes. By Henry Home, Lord Kaims, ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4513
eBooks The funeral of Arabert, monk of La Trappe: a poem: By Mr. Jerningham. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4052
eBooks Fire and water!: A comic opera: in two acts. Performed at the Theatre-Royal in the Hay-Market. By Miles Peter Andrews. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5113
eBooks The school for arrogance: a comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. By Thomas Holcroft. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5176
eBooks The remarkable effects of fixed air in mortifications of the extremities: To which is added, the history of some worm-cases. By John Harrison, surgeon, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5684
eBooks The life and surprizing adventures of Gilbert Langley, formerly of Serle-Street, near Lincoln's-Inn, goldsmith and jeweller, ... Written by himself in Maidstone Goal, whilst under sentence of death, for robbing John Springate of Feversham, of thre... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5442
eBooks An explanation of the figure of anatomy: wherein the circulation of the blood is made visible, through glass veins and arteries, with the actions of the heart and lungs; ... Adorned with a copper-plate, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5614
eBooks Marian: a comic opera, in two acts. Performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By Mrs. Brookes. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4905
eBooks The history of Hindostan: from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: ... With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4759
eBooks The young Quaker; a comedy: As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Smoke Alley, with great applause. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4260
eBooks The maiden's bloody garland: or, High-Street tragedy: shewing how Sarah Holly, a poor unfortunate serving maid of the city of Oxford, being wronged by her sweetheart, cut her throat from ear to ear, was next morning found dead in her bed, and afte... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3351
eBooks Stalky & Co https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3011
eBooks The history of England: from the earliest times to the death of George II. By Dr. Goldsmith. ... [pt.3] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5332
eBooks The wonder: a woman keeps a secret. A comedy: As it is acted at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. By Her Majesty's servants. Written by the author of The gamester. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3870
eBooks Hannibal at the gates: or, the progress of Jacobitism. With the present danger of the Pretender. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4526
eBooks A true account of the behaviour and conduct of Archibald Stewart: Esq; late Lord Provost of Edinburgh. In a letter to a friend. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4875
eBooks 'Tis all for the best https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3436
eBooks A collection of the best English poetry, by several hands .... In two vol's octavo: [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3548
eBooks An excursion to Brighthelmstone: made in the year 1789, by Henry Wigstead and Thomas Rowlandson; ... Embellished with eight engravings in aqua tinta, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5238
eBooks Observations on the Faerie Queene of Spenser: By Thomas Warton, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5112
eBooks A letter to **** *******, Esquire, on Buonaparte's proposals for opening a negotiation for peace: ... By J. Brand, https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5427
eBooks The adventures of Hugh Trevor: By Thomas Holcroft. ... [pt.5] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4453
eBooks The siege of Gibraltar: a musical farce: in two acts. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, in Covent-Garden. By F. Pilon. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3617
eBooks Britannia. A poem https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4845
eBooks A brief description of Orkney: Zetland, Pightland-Firth & Caithness, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5298
eBooks Shakespeare's garland: Being a collection of new songs, ballads, roundelays, catches, glees, comic-serenatas, &c. Performed at the jubille [sic] at Sratford [sic] upon Avon. The musick by Dr. Arne, Mr. Barthelimon, Mr. Ailwood, and Mr. Dibdin. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4176
eBooks The first epistle of the second book of Horace, imitated https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3678
eBooks An history of the earth: and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5334
eBooks The power of gold displayed: in the humane proposal of the Right Hon. William Pitt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to bring forward an act to put His Majesty into the disagreeable situation of signing a decree, that no sick or lame person, or diseas... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5571
eBooks Historical law-tracts.: [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4456
eBooks The Smith Administration https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3298
eBooks The botanic garden: a poem, in two parts. Part I. Containing the economy of vegetation. Part II. The loves of the plants. With philosophical notes. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4671
eBooks The poetical calendar: Containing a collection of scarce and valuable pieces of poetry: ... by the most eminent hands. Intended as a supplement to Mr. Dodsley's collection. Written and selected by Francis Fawkes, M. A. and William Woty. In twelve ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5359
eBooks Madrigal and Trulletta. A mock-tragedy: Acted (under the direction of Mr. Cibber) at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. With notes by the author, and Dr. Humbug, ... By J. Reed. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4631
eBooks The woodman: a comic opera, in three acts; as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, with universal applause. By Mr. Bate Dudley. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4272
eBooks The fall of Egypt; an oratorio. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-lane. Written by the late John Hawkesworth LL.D. and set to musick by John Stanley https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3973
eBooks The Intelligencer https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3029
eBooks Serino: or, the character of a fine gentleman: with reference to rerigion [sic], learning, and the conduct of life. ... Written by Mr. Addison. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5278
eBooks The mirror: or, harlequin every-where. A pantomimical burletta, in three parts. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3606
eBooks Almoran and Hamet: an oriental tale. In two volumes. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4476
eBooks The great law of subordination consider'd: or, the insolence and unsufferable behaviour of servants in England duly enquir'd into. ... In ten familiar letters. ... As also a proposal, containing such heads or constitutions, as wou'd effectually an... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4510
eBooks Mechanick exercises: or the doctrine of handy-works. Applied to the arts of smithing joinery carpentry turning bricklayery. To which is added Mechanick dyalling: ... The third edition. By Joseph Moxon, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5201
eBooks An essay on regimen: Together with five discourses, medical, moral, and philosophical: serving to illustrate the principles and theory of philosophical medicin, ... By Geo. Cheyne, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4645
eBooks An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington: Occasion'd by his publishing Palladio's designs of the baths, arches, theatres, &c. of ancient Rome. By Mr. Pope.Of false taste https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3689
eBooks The candidate: by Mr. Gray. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5025
eBooks The country election; a farce: in two acts https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3955
eBooks Ramah Droog: a comic opera, in three acts. As performed with universal applause at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By James Cobb, Esq. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4147
eBooks Poems, by Hugh Downman, M.D https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4763