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eBooks The adventures of Hugh Trevor: By Thomas Holcroft. ... [pt.4] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4452
eBooks Poems on several occasions: Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, ... and published by Mr. Pope. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4106
eBooks A review of Doctor Johnson's new edition of Shakespeare: in which the ignorance, or inattention, of that editor is exposed, ... By W. Kenrick. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4127
eBooks The Highland reel: a comic opera. In three acts. As it is performed at the Theatres-Royal in London and Dublin. By John O'Keeffe, Esq. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4433
eBooks Considerations on religion and public education: with remarks on the speech of M. Dupont, delivered in the National Convention of France. Together with an address to the ladies, &c. of Great Britain and Ireland. By Hannah More. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5511
eBooks The lives of John Wicliff: and of the most eminent of his disciples; Lord Cobham, John Huss, Jerome of Prague, and Zisca. By William Gilpin, M.A. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4830
eBooks A poem to His Majesty King George, II. on the present state of affairs in England: with remarks on the alterations expected at court, after the rise of the Parliament. By the Rev. Dr. J. Swift, ... In Lilliputian verse.Lilliputian ode on King Geor... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3406
eBooks An essay for reforming the modern way of practising medicine in Edinburgh: wherein it is proved, that the foreign method of paying physicians with small fees at a time, would be of great benefit to the nation, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5665
eBooks The rape of the lock: An heroi-comical poem. In five canto's. Written by Mr. Pope. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3695
eBooks Almoran and Hamet: an oriental tale. In two volumes. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4477
eBooks Poor Vulcan: a burletta, in two acts, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, in Covent-Garden. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3532
eBooks An answer to a question that no body thinks of, viz. But what if the Queen should die? https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4316
eBooks The poetical works of John Hawkesworth https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4611
eBooks Damon and Phillida: Altered from Cibber into a comic opera. With the addition of new songs and chorusses. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. The music entirely new composed by Mr. Dibdin. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3876
eBooks Evenings at home; or, the juvenile budget opened: Consisting of a variety of miscellaneous pieces, ... [pt.4] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4997
eBooks Life of William Baker: with his funeral sermon, by the Rev. Mr. Gilpin. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4061
eBooks An elegy on the death of Miss M----s. Eldest daughter of D---- M----, Esq. of the F---- H----, C----, Berkshire. Who died the 8th of July, 1785. By a gentleman of the Inner Temple https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3914
eBooks Robin Hood; or, Sherwood Forest: a comic opera: As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, in Covent-Garden. By Leonard Mac Nally, Esq. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4462
eBooks The fair Hibernian: In two volumes. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5664
eBooks Analysis of Belloste's pills: and their manner of operating in the human body, by the author himself; ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5683
eBooks The magic picture, a play: Altered from Massinger. By the Rev. H. Bate. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4340
eBooks Eloisa to Abelard: Written by Mr. Pope. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3673
eBooks White Fang https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3047
eBooks Liberal opinions, upon animals, man, and providence: In which are introduced, Anecdotes of a gentleman. ... By Courtney Melmoth. ... [pt.3] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5379
eBooks Fables in slang https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3229
eBooks Maria; or the generous rustic https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3358
eBooks Considerations on publick credit. In a letter to a Member of Parliament https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4323
eBooks The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D: comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, ... In two volumes. By James Boswell, Esq. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4413
eBooks The widow's vow: A farce, in two acts, as it is acted at the Theatre Royal, Hay-market. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4245
eBooks Verses humbly address'd to Sir Thomas Hanmer: On his edition of Shakespear's works. By a gentleman of Oxford. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5104
eBooks The tutor of truth: By the author of The pupil of pleasure, ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3445
eBooks The comick magazine; or, Compleat library: of mirth, humour, wit, gaiety, and entertainment. By the greatest wits of all ages & nations. Enriched with Hogarth's celebrated ... prints. [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3547
eBooks Macbeth reconsidered; an essay: intended as an answer to part of the Remarks on some of the characters of Shakspeare https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3734
eBooks The Light That Failed https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3283
eBooks Memoirs of his own life: by Tate Wilkinson, ... In four volumes. ... [pt.3] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5148
eBooks Liberal opinions, upon animals, man, and providence: In which are introduced, Anecdotes of a gentleman. ... By Courtney Melmoth. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5377
eBooks The duellist. A poem. In three books. By C. Churchill https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3590
eBooks The tears of the muses; in a conference between prince Germanicus, and a male-content partyTears of the muses https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4207
eBooks A journey made in the summer of 1794, through Holland and the western frontier of Germany: with a return down the Rhine: to which are added Observations during a tour to the lakes of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland. By Ann Radcliffe. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4394
eBooks The padlock: a comic opera: as it is perform'd by His Majesty's servants, at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3390
eBooks Extracts from several Mercators; being considerations on the state of the British trade https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4428
eBooks Julia: or, the Italian lover. A tragedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal, in Drury-Lane. By Robert Jephson, Esq. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3888
eBooks The Giridih Coal-Fields https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3275
eBooks The prisoner at large: a comedy. In two acts. As performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market, with universal applause. Written by John O'Keeffe, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4276
eBooks The history of religion: particularly of the principal denominations of Christians, ... Containing a succinct and genuine account of their original and present constitution, discipline, doctrines, worship, and ceremonies: ... By an impartial hand.... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4382
eBooks The impartial. An address, without flattery. Being a poet's free thoughts on the situation of our public affairs, anno 1744 https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4288
eBooks An essay on humanity: or a view of abuses in hospitals. With a plan for correcting them. By William Nolan. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5519
eBooks The Roman history: from the foundation of the city of Rome, to the destruction of the western Empire. By Dr. Goldsmith. In two volumes. [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5349
eBooks The habitable world described: or the present state of the people in all parts of the globe, from north to south; shewing the situation, extent, climate, ... including all the new discoveries: ... With a great variety of maps and copper-plates, ..... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5037
eBooks Roughing it https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3247