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eBooks An essay towards a new theory of vision. By George Berkeley, https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4636
eBooks Advice to all parties: By the author of The true-born English-man. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3332
eBooks The spleen: or, the offspring of folly. A lyri-comi-tragic tale. In four cantos. ... Dedicated to George Colman, Esq. Author of the spleen, a comic piece, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4203
eBooks John the shopkeeper turned sailor; Part IIIShopkeeper turned sailor. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5388
eBooks An historical account of all the voyages round the world, performed by English navigators; including those lately undertaken by order of His present Majesty. The whole faithfully extracted from the journals of the voyagers. ... In four volumes.: [... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3623
eBooks The true merits of a late treatise, printed in America, intitled, Common sense: clearly pointed out. Addressed to the inhabitants of America. By a late member of the Continental Congress, a native of a republican state. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3441
eBooks Essays on various subjects: principally designed for young ladies. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3944
eBooks Momus, a poem; or a critical examination into the merits of the performers, and comic pieces, at the Theatre-Royal in the Hay-Market https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4067
eBooks Observations on the River Wye: and several parts of South Wales, &c. relative chiefly to picturesque beauty; made in the summer of the year 1770, second edition, by William Gilpin, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4827
eBooks The history of Sir George Warrington: or the political Quixote. By the author of The female Quixote. In three volumes. ... [pt.3] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5478
eBooks The Newcastle and Gateshead directory: for 1782, 83, and 84. Containing the names, trades, and situation of the warehouses, shops, &c. ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5466
eBooks On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3039
eBooks Columbus: or, a world discovered. An historical play. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By Thomas Morton, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3550
eBooks The question as it stood in March 1798 https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4724
eBooks Observations on the effects of sea water in the scurvy and scrophula: in which a new theory of those diseases is attempted; ... By William Logan. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5687
eBooks The advancement and reformation of modern poetry: A critical discourse. In two parts. ... By Mr Dennis. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5190
eBooks Passages selected by distinguished personages: on the great literary trial of Vortigern and Rowena; a comi-tragedy. ... Volume I. [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5230
eBooks A collection of poems in four volumes. By several hands: [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4984
eBooks Cupid and Hymen: or, a voyage to the isles of love and matrimony. ... Translated from the French original. To which is added, The batchelor's estimate of the expences attending a married life. The married man's answer to it : ... By John Single, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5091
eBooks Caution recommended in the use and application of Scripture language: A sermon preached July 15, 1777, in the cathedral church of Carlisle, at the visitation of the Right Reverend Edmund, Lord Bishop of Carlisle. By William Paley, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3642
eBooks The history and description of the famous cathedral of St. Paul's, London: [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5020
eBooks The association: or, liberty and loyalty. Verses occasion'd by the present unnatural rebellion. By Theophilus Cibber https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3851
eBooks Cursory remarks on Mr. Gilbert's last bill: for the better relief, and employment of the poor, &c. and his considerations thereon: in a letter to that gentleman. By H. Bate Dudley, ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3512
eBooks The revenger’s tragedy https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3003
eBooks The natural history of British insects: explaining them in their several states, with the periods of their transformations, their food, œconomy, &c. Together with the history of such minute insects as require investigation by the microscope. The w... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4802
eBooks The young widow; or the history of Cornelia Sedley: in a series of letters. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5124
eBooks Lectures on rhetoric and belles lettres: By Hugh Blair, ... In three volumes. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3368
eBooks Evelina: or, a young lady's entrance into the world. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5473
eBooks Every-body's business, is no-body's business: or, private abuses, publick grievances: exemplified in the pride, insolence, and exorbitant wages of our women-servants, footmen, &c. With a proposal for amendment of the same; ... By Andrew Moreton, E... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4519
eBooks What if the Swedes should come?: With some thoughts about keeping the army on foot, whether they come or not. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4338
eBooks The voyages, travels and adventures, of William Owen Gwin Vaughan, Esq: With the history of his brother Jonathan Vaughan, six years a slave in Tunis. Intermix'd with the histories of Clerimont, Maria, Eleanora, and others. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4545
eBooks Britannia and Batavia: a masque. Written on the marriage of the Princess Royal with his Highness the Prince of Orange. By the late Mr. Lillo. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3892
eBooks Discourses concerning government: by Algernon Sidney, ... Publish'd from an original manuscript. The second edition carefully corrected. To which is added, the paper he deliver'd to the Sheriffs immediately before his death. And an alphabetical ta... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4939
eBooks Short sketch of temporary regulations: (until better shall be proposed) for the intended settlement on the grain coast of Africa, near Sierra Leona. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3575
eBooks The national advocates, a poem. Affectionately inscribed to the Honourable Thomas Erskine, and Vicary Gibbs, Esquire https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4042
eBooks Silvia; or, the country burial. An opera: As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln's-Inn Fields. With the musick prefix'd to each song. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4178
eBooks Summer https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3135
eBooks Statutes of the Maiden Hospital: founded by the company of merchants of Edinburgh, and Mary Erskine. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5677
eBooks Ovid's elegies https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3027
eBooks Gideon; or, the patriot. An epic poem: in twelve books. Upon a Hebrew plan. In honour of the two chief virtues of a people; intrepidity in foreign war: and spirit of domestic liberty. With miscellaneous notes, and large reflections, https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4280
eBooks A voyage to New Holland, &c. in the year, 1699: Wherein are described, the Canary-Islands, the Isles of Mayo and St Jago. The Bay of All Saints, with the forts and town of Bahia in Brasil. ... A table of all the variations observ'd in this voyage.... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5318
eBooks Explanatory remarks upon The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy: wherein, the morals and politics of this piece are clearly laid open, by Jeremiah Kunastrokius, M.D. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5128
eBooks Hymns founded on various texts in the holy scriptures: By the late Reverend Philip Doddridge, D.D. Published from the author's manuscript by Job Orton. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4794
eBooks Dorando: a Spanish tale. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3966
eBooks Epistles to several persons https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3654
eBooks The whole proceedings on the trial of an information exhibited ex officio by the King's Attorney-General against Thomas Paine: for a libel upon the Revolution and settlement of the Crown and regal government as by law established; ... Tried by a s... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3725
eBooks Roderick HudsonRoderick Hudson https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3238
eBooks The golden pippin: an English burletta, in three acts. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. By the author of Midas. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3983
eBooks Remarks on several very important prophecies: In five parts. ... By Granville Sharp. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5209
eBooks The good natur'd man: a comedy. As performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. By Mr. Goldsmith. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3538