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eBooks The old nurse's story https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3108
eBooks The camp: a musical entertainment, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. By R. B. Sheridan, Esq. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3814
eBooks An essay on the usefulness of mathematical learning: in a letter from a gentleman in the city to his friend in Oxford. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4401
eBooks The Rosciad: By C. Churchill. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4600
eBooks Strictures on the modern system of female education: ... By Hannah More. In two volumes. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4186
eBooks The history of the life of Thomas Ellwood: Or, an account of his birth, education, &c. with divers observations on his life and manners when a youth: ... Also several other remarkable passages and occurrences. Written by his own hand. To which is ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4646
eBooks Amana. A dramatic poem. By a lady https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3838
eBooks A wife well manag'd: A farce. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3873
eBooks The judgment of Paris: a masque. Written by Mr. Congreve. Set severally to musick, by Mr. John Eccles, Mr. Finger, Mr. Purcel, and Mr. Weldon. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5294
eBooks The fool of quality: or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. In four volumes. By Mr. Brooke. [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5621
eBooks The law of liberty: or, royal law, by which all mankind will certainly be judged! ... By Granville Sharp. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5214
eBooks Fajron sentas mi interneI feel fire inside me https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3142
eBooks A collection of poems in four volumes. By several hands: [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4985
eBooks Advice: a satire https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4291
eBooks Letters containing a sketch of the scenes which passed in various Departments of France during the tyranny of Robespierre: and of the events which took place in Paris on the 28th of July 1794. By Helen Maria Williams. Vol.III.Letters containing a ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5033
eBooks Four dissertations, on the reciprocal advantages of a perpetual union between Great-Britain and her American colonies: Written for Mr. Sargent's prize-medal. To which (by desire) is prefixed, an eulogium, spoken on the delivery of the medal at the... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5506
eBooks A series of genuine letters between Henry and Frances: ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5015
eBooks The poems of John Keats https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3259
eBooks An enquiry into the disposal of the equivalent https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3380
eBooks The genuine trial of Thomas Paine: for a libel contained in the second part of Rights of man; at Guildhall, London, Dec. 18, 1792, before Lord Kenyon and a special jury: ... Taken in short-hand by E. Hodgson. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3723
eBooks Amelia: A new English opera, as it is perform'd at the New Theatre in the Hay-Market, after the Italian manner. Set to musick by Mr. John Frederick Lampe. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3593
eBooks The farther adventures of Robinson Crusoe: being the second and last part of his life, and of the strange surprizing accounts of his travels round three parts of the globe. Written by himself. To which is added a map ...Robinson Crusoe https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3536
eBooks A satirical dialogue between a sea captain and his friend in town: humbly address'd to the gentlemen who deform'd the play of Othello, on th--rs--y, M---- the 7th, 1750, at the Th-tre R-y-l, in Dr-y L-ne: to which is added, a prologue and epilogue... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4258
eBooks A peep behind the curtain: or, the new rehearsal. As it is now performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4116
eBooks The various kinds of the heart or rather stomach-pain: considered by Peter von Sarn, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5670
eBooks A view of the evidences of Christianity: In three parts. ... By William Paley, ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4623
eBooks An essay upon prints: containing remarks upon the principles of picturesque beauty, the different kinds of prints, and the characters of the most noted masters; ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4781
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/20.500.14106/5364
eBooks The songs, recitatives, airs, duets, trios, and chorusses, introduced in the pantomime entertainment, of The enchanted castle, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. The words by Miles Peter Andrews, Esq; and the music by Mr. ShieldsEnc... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3486
eBooks Some considerations on the reasonableness and necessity of encreasing and encouraging the seamen. Founded on the gracious expressions, in their favour, contained in His Majesty's speech from the throne. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4335
eBooks Animadversions on a late pamphlet, intituled, The new Arian reprov'd https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3840
eBooks The deserter: a poem https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4586
eBooks The speech of Edmund Burke, Esq; on moving his resolutions for conciliation with the colonies, March 22, 1775 https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5285
eBooks Some reflections upon the modern practisers of physick, in relation to the small pox. ... By Walter Lynn https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5576
eBooks Some thoughts upon the subject of commerce with France: By the author of the Review. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3487
eBooks The divine model: or, Christian's exemplar. To which is added, The dram-shop. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3385
eBooks The desert island: a dramatic poem, in three acts. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4486
eBooks A sermon preached in the chapel of the Asylum for Female Orphans: at the anniversary meeting of the guardians, on Monday the sixteenth of May, 1768. ... By the Revd. Thomas Francklin, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4496
eBooks Liberty-Hall: or, a test of good fellowship. A comic opera, in two acts. As it is performed with the greatest applause at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3745
eBooks The way to get married: a comedy, in five acts, as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By Thomas Morton, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4311
eBooks The children's friend: Translated from the French of M. Berquin; complete in four volumes. Ornamented with frontispieces. [pt.2]Ami des enfans. English https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4732
eBooks An account of the contribution for making Mrs. Stephens's medicines public; with some reasons for it, and answers to the most remarkable objections made against it https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5551
eBooks The history of Tom Jones: a foundling. In three volumes. ... By Henry Fielding, Esq;. [pt.3]History of Tom Jones https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3602
eBooks The prelude: an autobiographical poemGrowth of a poet’s mind https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3138
eBooks The Years Between https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3262
eBooks The fool of quality: or, the history of Henry Earl of Moreland. In four volumes. By Mr. Brooke. [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5622
eBooks The Liverpool prize: a farce: in two acts. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, in Covent-Garden, with universal applause. Written by F. Pilon. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4063
eBooks A letter from Edmund Burke: Esq; one of the representatives in Parliament for the city of Bristol, to John Farr and John Harris, Esqrs. sheriffs of that city, on the affairs of America. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4015
eBooks An essay on musical expression: By Charles Avison, ... With alterations and large additions. To which is added, a letter to the author, concerning the music of the ancients, ... Likewise, Mr. Avison's Reply to the author of Remarks on the Essay on... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4859
eBooks The harlot's progress; or, the ridotto al'fresco: a grotesque pantomime entertainment. As it is perform'd by his Majesty's Company of comedians at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. Compos'd by Mr. Theophilus Cibber, ... The songs made (to old balla... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4540