A85128
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A great plot discovered against the whole kingdome of England. Wherein is declared, the manner how an army from Denmark should have landed in the island of Loving-land. for the invading and subverting this nation, and violating the lawes thereof. Also, a discovery of the Earl of Montrosse his design in Denmark and his raising of an army in the said kingdome. Published by authority, and presented to all true lovers of England's prosperity.
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1647
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Wing F47; Thomason E374_7; ESTC R201339
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1,977
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A93966
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Strange and terrible news, from Holland, and Yarmouth. Being, a perfect relation, concerning the inundation of the south sea; and of its drowning the rich and populous city of Amsterdam; with divers other places in Friesland, Holland, Brabant, and Flanders, and the names of them. Also, the over-flowing of the river of Rhine, and sinking 60 parish churches, and drowning 100000 men, women and children; and how they row in boats near Amsterdam, over the tops of houses. Togethek, [sic] with the breaking in of the sea at Soal (near Yarmouth) drowning a great part of the country and many cattle; also casting many ships upon the land, and forcing others to sea in that storm.
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Malbone, Peter.
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1651
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Wing S5828; Thomason E626_3; ESTC R206519
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2,136
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8
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A77837
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The resolution of the Prince of Wales, concerning the landing of his army in the Isle of Loving-land, within the county of Suffolk, and his propositions to all Englishmen, concerning his engagement for King, city, & kingdom against the army, & to fight for their liberties, freedom & priviledges. Likevvise, the further proceedings of the Royall Navie, under his Highness the D. of York, and the declaration of the seamen in the Isle of VVight and Portsmouth, concerning the King [sic] Majesty and the Fleet Royall. 1648.
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Burdet, John.
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1648
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Wing B5619; Thomason E456_2; ESTC R205036
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2,907
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8
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A44494
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A continuation of the most remarkable passages in both Houses of Parliament and divers parts of this kingdome, and else-where. From Saturday the 26 of November, till Saturday the 3 of December 1642. Namely; I The comming of a Danish Embassadour to the King at Reding. 2 The inclination of divers noble men and both the Houses for an accommodation with his Majesty, if he would hearken to their just councells. 3 Thirdly an attempt made by divers papists and cavaliers for the surprisall of Hull, with their discovery. 4 The plundring of alderman Nicksons house in Oxford, to the value of six hundred pounds by some cavalier schollers. 5 The Prince of Orange his attempt on Amsterdam, with the successe thereof. 6 An order for the advancing og te Lord Generall toward the cavaliers. 7 The plundering the good towne of Ockingham in Surrey by the cavaliers...18 A post from my Lord Fairefax concerning the delivery of Yorke. With sundry other passages, by G.H.
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G. H.
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1642
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Wing H27A; ESTC R217992
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3,434
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A85797
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Diurnall occurrences, truly relating the most remarkable passages which have hapned in both Houses of Parliament, and other parts of this kingdome, and elsewhere. From Munday the 28 of November, to Munday the fifth of December. 1642. By H. G.
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H. G.
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1642
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Wing G23; Thomason E129_2; ESTC P1106; ESTC R2216
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3,454
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8
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A39393
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Encouragements to builders and planters of Little Yarmouth
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1668
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Wing E725; ESTC R215004
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1
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A29409
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A Brief account of the province of East-Jersey in America published by the present proprietors thereof, viz, William Penn ... [et al.], for information of all such persons who are or may be inclined to setle themselves, families and servants in that country.
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Penn, William, 1644-1718.
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1682
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Wing B4517; ESTC R24672
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4,131
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9
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A30503
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An explanation of the drayning workes which have beene lately made for the Kings Maiestie in Cambridge shire by the direction of Sir Cornelius Virmuden wherein is discovered how the said Sir Cornelius hath abused the Kings Maiestie and many of his loving subjects / written by Andrewes Burrell.
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Burrell, Andrewes.
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1641
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Wing B5972; ESTC R27138
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A29439
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A brief description of the province of Carolina on the coasts of Floreda, and more perticularly of a new-plantation begun by the English at Cape-Feare, on that river now by them called Charles-River, the 29th of May, 1664 wherein is set forth the healthfulness of the air, the fertility of the Earth and waters, and the great pleasure and profit will accrue to those that shall go thither to enjoy the same : also, directions and advice to such as shall go thither whether on their own accompts, or to serve under another, together with a most accurate map of the whole province.
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1666
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Wing B4571; ESTC R6714
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4,996
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A85773
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New-Englands vindidation [sic]. Shewing the mis-understanding of the apprehension to take all that vast countrey under the notion of a particular place of one pattent of Boston, the metropolitan of the Machechusets there, who in these late times have acted as a free state and illegal proceeding, as by the many books and complaints by petition have caused an odium on the countrey in general, in vindication to manifest the worth of the countrey in general, it is as hopeful to enlarge His Majesties dominions, as if all the Baltick seas were annexed to his empire. By Henry Gardener merchant, whose father was one of the first adventurers thither, and into other parts of America.
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Gardener, Henry, b. 1629?
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1660
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Wing G222; ESTC R215694
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5,186
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A95763
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The kingdomes key, to lock out, or let in an enemy: or, Certain Parliamentary proceedings, concerning the peninsula of Lovingland, in the county of Suffolk. By John Vfflet.
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Ufflet, John, b. 1603.; England and Wales. Parliament.
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1646
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Wing U19; Thomason E362_1; ESTC R201210
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19
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A34100
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Severall considerations offered to the Parliament concerning the improvement of trade, navigation and comerce more especially the old draperies and other woolen manufactures of England / by G.C., a louer of his country.
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Carew, George, Esq.
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1675
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Wing C551; ESTC R35845
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8,786
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10
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A60180
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An account of the Scotish atlas, or, The description of Scotland ancient & modern by His Sacred Majestie's special command to be published presently by Sir Robert Sibbald D.M. His Majestie's physician in ordinary, and geographer for his ancient kingdom of Scotland.
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Sibbald, Robert, Sir, 1641-1722.
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1683
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Wing S3720; ESTC R9801
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10,503
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13
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A16565
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A copie of a certaine letter written by a person of reputation, to a prelate of brabant, being at Brussels. The 25. of Februarie. 1599
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1599
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STC 3470; ESTC S108264
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11,005
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18
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A66582
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An account of the province of Carolina in America together with an abstract of the patent, and several other necessary and useful particulars, to such as have thoughts of transporting themselves thither : published for their information.
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Wilson, Samuel, fl. 1682.
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1682
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Wing W2932; ESTC R14591
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11,836
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28
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A47499
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A modern account of Scotland being an exact description of the country, and a true character of the people and their manners / written from thence by an English gentleman.
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Kirke, Thomas, 1650-1706.
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1679
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Wing K629; ESTC R31554
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11,876
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19
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A02325
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A publication of Guiana's plantation Newly undertaken by the Right Honble. the Earle of Barkshire (Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter) and company for that most famous river of the Amazones in America. Wherein is briefly shewed the lawfulnesse of plantations in forraine countries; hope of the natives conversion; nature of the river; qualitie of the land, climate, and people of Guiana; with the provisions for mans sustenance, and commodities therein growing for the trade of merchandise and manner of the adventure. With an answer to some objections touching feare of the enemie.
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Day, J., attributed name.
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1632
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STC 12456; ESTC S119063
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12,851
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28
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B04709
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The proposals for printing the English atlas
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Pitt, Moses, fl. 1654-1696.
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1679
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Wing P2308B; ESTC R187081
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12,892
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12
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A46455
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The speech of King James the I. to both Houses of Parliament upon his accession to, and the happy union of both the crowns of England and Scotland, regally pronounced, and expressed by him to them, die Jovis 22th. Martii 1603.; Speeches. 1604-03-22.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I); James I, King of England, 1566-1625.
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1689
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Wing J144; ESTC R220721
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13,401
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12
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A54174
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A letter from William Penn, proprietary and governour of Pennsylvania in America, to the Committee of the Free Society of Traders of that province, residing in London containing a general description of the said province, its soil, air, water, seasons, and produce ... of the natives or aborigines, their language, customs, and manners ... of the first planters, the Dutch &c. ... as also an account of the city of Philadelphia ... with a portraiture or plat-form thereof ...
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Penn, William, 1644-1718.
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1683
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Wing P1321; ESTC R40046
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A47375
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Sr. VVilliam Killigrew his answer to the fenne mens objections against the Earle of Lindsey his drayning in Lincolnshire
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Killigrew, William, Sir, 1606-1695.
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1649
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Wing K453; ESTC R14022
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A14104
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A shorte and pithie discourse, concerning the engendring, tokens, and effects of all earthquakes in generall particularly applyed and conferred with that most strange and terrible worke of the Lord in shaking the earth, not only within the citie of London, but also in most partes of all Englande: vvhich hapned vpon VVensday in Easter weeke last past, which was the sixt day of April, almost at sixe a clocke in the euening, in the yeare of our Lord God. 1580. Written by T.T. the 13. of April. 1580.
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Twyne, Thomas, 1543-1613.
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1580
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STC 24413; ESTC S118790
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14,356
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A14275
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A tale of tvvo swannes VVherein is comprehended the original and increase of the riuer Lee commonly called Ware-riuer: together, with the antiquitie of sundrie places and townes seated vpon the same. Pleasant to be read, and not altogether vnprofitable to bee vnderstood. By W.V.
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Vallans, William.
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1590
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STC 24590; ESTC S111492
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14,794
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26
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A10692
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The whole and true discouerye of Terra Florida (englished the florishing lande.) Conteyning as well the wonderfull straunge natures and maners of the people, with the merueylous commodities and treasures of the country: as also the pleasaunt portes, hauens, and wayes therevnto neuer founde out before the last yere 1562. Written in Frenche by Captaine Ribauld the fyrst that whollye discoured the same. And nowe newly set forthe in Englishe the xxx of May. 1563.
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Ribaut, Jean, ca. 1520-1565.
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1563
(1563)
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STC 20970; ESTC S103182
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14,854
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48
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A67509
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A journey to Scotland giving a character of that country, the people and their manners. By an English gentleman. With a letter from an officer there, and a poem on the same subject.
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Ward, Edward, 1667-1731.; Cleveland, John, 1613-1658. Rebel Scot. aut
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1699
(1699)
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Wing W743; ESTC R220840
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14,999
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19
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A61164
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The plague of Athens which hapned in the second year of the Peloponnesian Warr / first described in Greek by Thucydides, then in Latin by Lucretius, now attempted in English by Tho. Sprat.
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Sprat, Thomas, 1635-1713.; Thucydides.; Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.
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1667
(1667)
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Wing S5041; ESTC R31007
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15,295
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A65810
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The rarities of Russia with the interest of England in point of trade with that country which occasioned the magnificent entertainments of the Russian ambassadours, 1. by Queen Elizabeth, anno 1589, 2. by King James, November 5, 1617, 3. by King Charles the Second, 1662, which are here described / by Will. White merchant.
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White, Will. (William), merchant.
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1662
(1662)
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Wing W1857; ESTC R38600
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16,022
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28
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A49774
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A discourse of subterraneal treasure occasioned by some late discoveries thereof in the county of Norfolk, and sent in a letter to Thomas Brown M.D.
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Lawrence, Thomas, A.M.; Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682.
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1668
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Wing L685; ESTC R26836
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16,599
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103
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A49776
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Mercurius centralis, or, A discourse of subterraneal cockle, muscle and oyster-shels found in the digging of a well at Sir William Doylie's in Norfolk many foot under ground and at considerable distance from the sea / sent in a letter to Thomas Brown by Tho. Lawrence.
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Lawrence, Thomas, A.M.; Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682.
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1664
(1664)
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Wing L687; ESTC R30491
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16,672
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106
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A44660
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The character of the Protestants of Ireland impartially set forth in a letter, in answer to seven queries ... : with remarks upon the great charge England is like to be at with those people, and the destruction of that kingdom by famine, if not prevented.
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Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695.
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1689
(1689)
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Wing H301; ESTC R23371
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17,280
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34
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A95858
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A discourse touching the drayning the great fennes, lying vvithin the severall counties of Lincolne, Northampton, Huntington, Norfolke, Suffolke, Cambridge, and the isle of Ely, as it was presented to his Majestie. By Sir Cornelius Vermuïden Knight. Whereunto is annexed the designe or map. Published by authority.
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Vermuyden, Cornelius, Sir, 1590-1677.
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1642
(1642)
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Wing V241; Thomason E143_14
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17,826
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A54481
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An Advertisement concerning the province of East New-Jersey in America published for the information of such as are desirous to be concerned therein, or, to transport themselves thereto.
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Perth, James Drummond, Earl of, 1648-1716.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing P1672; ESTC R24153
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17,989
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26
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A27631
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Tidings of peace, or, Acure [sic] for the many evills that happen in the world about religion in a discourse of the new Jerusalem ...
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Beverley, Thomas.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing B2182; ESTC R14651
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18,102
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22
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A54171
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A letter from William Penn, poprietary and governour of Pennsylvania in America, to the Committee of the Free Society of Traders of that province residing in London containing a general description of the said province, its soil, air, water, seasons, and produce ... of the natives, or, aborigines, their language, customs, and manners ... of the first planters, the Dutch &c. ... to which is added an account of the city of Philadelphia ...
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Penn, William, 1644-1718.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing P1319; ESTC R24455
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18,105
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16
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A14574
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The discription of the cittie of Excester, collected and gathered by Iohn Vowel alias Hooker, gentelman and chamberlain of the same cittie
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Hooker, John, 1526?-1601.
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1575
(1575)
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STC 24886; ESTC S119638
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18,194
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30
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A00804
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The estate of the Germaine empire, with the description of Germanie 1. Declaring how the empire was translated from the Romaines to the Germaines: with diuers and sundrie memorable accidents following there-vpon. Written certaine yeeres past as the estate then stood. 2. Describing the scituation of euery countrie, prouince, dukedome, arch-bishoprick, bishoprick, earledome and cittie of Germanie: the princes and chief officers of the empire in their seuerall places ... Newly set foorth for the profite and pleasure of all gentlemen and others, that are delighted in trauaile or knowledge of countries.
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Phiston, William.
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1595
(1595)
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STC 10922; ESTC S102115
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18,648
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56
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A17074
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Newes from the East-Indies; or, a voyage to Bengalla, one of the greatest kingdomes under the high and mighty prince Pedesha Shassallem, usually called the Great Mogull With the state and magnificence of the court of Malcandy, kept by the nabob viceroy, or vice-king under the aforesayd monarch: also their detestable religion, mad and foppish rites, and ceremonies, and wicked sacrifices and impious customes used in those parts. Written by William Bruton, now resident in the parish of S. Saviours Southwark, who was an eye and eare witnesse ...
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Bruton, William.
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1638
(1638)
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STC 3946; ESTC S105960
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18,769
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35
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A43178
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The western wonder, or, O Brazeel, an inchanted island discovered with a relation of two ship-wracks in a dreadful sea-storm in that discovery : to which is added, a description of a place, called, Montecapernia, relating the nature of the people, their qualities, humours, fashions, religions, &c.
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Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
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1674
(1674)
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Wing H1277; ESTC R19459
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18,770
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45
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A57374
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A discovrse of the originall and fundamentall cause of naturall, customary, arbitrary, voluntary and necessary warre with the mystery of invasive warre : that ecclesiasticall prelates, have alwayes beene subject to temporall princes ... / by Sir Walter Rawleigh ...
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Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.
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1650
(1650)
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Wing R158; ESTC R9599
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18,812
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70
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B02285
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The zea-atlas, or, The water-world shewing all the sea-coasts of y known parts of y earth, with a generall discription of the same. Verie usefull for all masters & mates of shipps, & likwise for merchants newly sett forth.
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Colom, Jacob Aertsz, 1599-1673.
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1688
(1688)
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Wing C5403I; ESTC R174102
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19,633
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61
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A42127
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Chorographia, or, A survey of Newcastle upon Tine the estate of this country under the Romans : the building of the famous wall of the Piets, by the Romans : the ancient town of Pandon : a briefe description of the town, walls, wards, churches, religious houses, streets, markets, fairs, river and commodities, with the suburbs : the ancient and present government of the town : as also, a relation of the county of Northumberland, which was the bulwark for England, against the introdes of the Scots : their many castles and towers : their ancient Cheviot-Hills, of Tinedale, and Reedsdale, with the inhabitants.
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Gray, William, fl. 1649.
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1649
(1649)
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Wing G1975; ESTC R10141
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20,120
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58
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A00364
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A letter sent by I.B. Gentleman vnto his very frende Maystet [sic] R.C. Esquire vvherin is conteined a large discourse of the peopling & inhabiting the cuntrie called the Ardes, and other adiacent in the north of Ireland, and taken in hand by Sir Thomas Smith one of the Queenes Maiesties priuie Counsel, and Thomas Smith Esquire, his sonne.
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I. B., gentleman.; Smith, Thomas, Sir, 1513-1577. Offer and order given forth by sir Thomas Smyth knight, and Thomas Smyth hys sonne.
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1572
(1572)
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STC 1048; ESTC S100377
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22,087
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62
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A59127
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Atlas minimus, or, A book of geography shewing all the empires, monarchies, kingdomes, regions, dominions, principalities and countries in the whole world / by John Seller ...
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Seller, John, fl. 1658-1698.
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1679
(1679)
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Wing S2465; ESTC R13141
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22,188
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159
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A14918
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The mirror of martyrs, or The life and death of that thrice valiant capitaine, and most godly martyre Sir Iohn Old-castle knight Lord Cobham
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Weever, John, 1576-1632.
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1601
(1601)
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STC 25226; ESTC S111646
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22,568
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94
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A72554
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A voyage into Nevv England begun in 1623. and ended in 1624 Performed by Christopher Levett, his Maiesties woodward of Somerset-shire, and one of the Councell of New-England.
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Levett, Christopher, 1586-1630.
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1624
(1624)
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STC 15553.5; ESTC S124914
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22,687
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47
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A14203
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Nevves from America; or, A new and experimentall discoverie of New England containing, a true relation of their war-like proceedings these two yeares last past, with a figure of the Indian fort, or palizado. Also a discovery of these places, that as yet have very few or no inhabitants which would yeeld speciall accommodation to such as will plant there, viz. Queenapoik. Agu-wom. Hudsons River. Long Island. Nahanticut. Martins Vinyard. Pequet. Naransett Bay. Elizabeth Islands. Puscat away. Casko with about a hundred islands neere to Casko. By Captaine Iohn Underhill, a commander in the warres there.
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Underhill, John, d. 1672.; R. H., fl. 1638, engraver.
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1638
(1638)
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STC 24518; ESTC S111497
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22,794
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49
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A52872
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A New and exact description of Moscovy (1.) containing its state antient and modern, situation, extent, latitude, division into provinces, rivers, soile, sterility, and fertility, with the commoditys, and observations on the extreamitys of weather hot and cold, (2.) of the citys and towns, fortification and manner of building ... (3.) of their religion, marriages, ... (4.) of the government ... (5.) their military affairs ... (6.) the revenues of the czar ... (7.) the succession of the royal house of Muscovy ... : the whole containing all that is necessary to be known concerning that vast empire.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing N541; ESTC R38883
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23,009
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33
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A00689
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A briefe description of the portes, creekes, bayes, and hauens, of the Weast India: translated out of the Castlin tongue by I.F. The originall whereof was directed to the mightie Prince Don Charles, King of Castile, &c.; Suma de geographia que trata de todas las particlas & provinces del mundo: en especial de las Indias. English
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Enciso, Martin Fernández de, d. 1525.; Frampton, John, fl. 1577-1596.
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1578
(1578)
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STC 10823; ESTC S105589
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23,212
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34
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A03125
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A manifest and apparent confutation of an astrological discourse, lately published to the discomfort (without cause) of the weake and simple sort, as will by the sequel of that which foloweth, euidently appeare With a briefe prognostication, or astrologicall prediction, of the coniunction of the two superiour planets, Saturn and Iupiter: which shalbe in the year of our Lord God 1583 the 29. of Aprill, at three of the clocke in the morning. / VVritten the 25. of March by Thomas Heth, Master of Art.
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Heath, Thomas, astronomer.
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1583
(1583)
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STC 13255.3; ESTC S106102
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23,841
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84
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A64548
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An historical and geographical account of the province and country of Pensilvania, and of the West-New-Jersey in America ... with a map of both countries / by Gabriel Thomas ...
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Thomas, Gabriel.; Thomas, Gabriel. Historical description of the province ... of West-New Jersey.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing T964; ESTC R2921
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24,884
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114
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A51238
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The history or narrative of the great level of the fenns, called Bedford level with a large map of the said level, as drained, surveyed, & described by Sir Jonas Moore Knight, His late Majesties Surveyor-General of his ordnance.
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Moore, Jonas, Sir, 1617-1679.
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1685
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Wing M2571; ESTC R319
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25,568
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90
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A27543
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The present interest of England stated by a lover of his king and countrey.
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Bethel, Slingsby, 1617-1697.
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1671
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Wing B2072; ESTC R5304
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27,311
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42
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A12470
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A true relation of such occurrences and accidents of noate as hath hapned in Virginia since the first planting of that collony, which is now resident in the south part thereof, till the last returne from thence written by Captaine Smith [Cor]one[ll] of the said collony, to a worshipfull friend of his in England.
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Smith, John, 1580-1631.
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1608
(1608)
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STC 22795.5; ESTC S987
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27,703
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48
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A14803
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A declaration of the state of the colony and affaires in Virginia With a relation of the barbarous massacre in the time of peace and league, treacherously executed by the natiue infidels vpon the English, the 22 of March last. Together with the names of those that were then massacred; that their lawfull heyres, by this notice giuen, may take order for the inheriting of their lands and estates in Virginia. And a treatise annexed, written by that learned mathematician Mr. Henry Briggs, of the Northwest passage to the South Sea through the continent of Virginia, and by Fretum Hudson. Also a commemoration of such worthy benefactors as haue contributed their Christian charitie towards the aduancement of the colony. And a note of the charges of necessary prouisions fit for euery man that intends to goe to Virginia. Published by authoritie.
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Waterhouse, Edward, colonist.; Briggs, Henry, 1561-1630.; Virginia Company of London. Inconveniencies that have happened to some persons which have transported themselves from England to Virginia, without provisions necessary to sustaine themselves, hath greatly hindred the progresse of that noble plantation.
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1622
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STC 25104; ESTC S111598
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27,991
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65
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A41248
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A description of the whole world with some general rules touching the use of the globe : wherein is contained the situation of several countries, their particular and distinct governments, religions, arms, and degrees of honour used among them ... / by Robert Fage, Esq.
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Fage, Robert.
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1658
(1658)
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Wing F83; ESTC R16870
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29,927
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77
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A26310
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A new journal of Italy containing what is most remarkable of the antiquities of Rome, Savoy and Naples : with observations made upon the strength, beauty and scituation [sic] of some other towns and forts in by William Acton.
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Acton, William.
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1691
(1691)
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Wing A452A; ESTC R28076
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30,216
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85
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A16711
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A briefe and true relation of the discouerie of the north part of Virginia being a most pleasant, fruitfull and commodious soile: made this present yeere 1602, by Captaine Bartholomew Gosnold, Captaine Bartholowmew [sic] Gilbert, and diuers other gentlemen their associats, by the permission of the honourable knight, Sir Walter Ralegh, &c. Written by M. Iohn Brereton one of the voyage. Whereunto is annexed a treatise, of M. Edward Hayes, conteining important inducements for the planting in those parts, and finding a passage that way to the South sea, and China.
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Brereton, John, 1572-ca. 1619.; Hayes, Edward, fl. 1602.
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1602
(1602)
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STC 3611; ESTC S122400
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31,034
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49
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A07226
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A revelation of the Revelation wherein is contayned, a most true, plaine, and briefe manifestation of the meaning and scope of all the Reuelation, and of euery mystery of the same : whereby the pope is most plainely declared and proued to bee Antichrist / by Thomas Mason ...
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Mason, Thomas, 1580-1619?
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1619
(1619)
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STC 17623; ESTC S1299
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31,570
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120
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A14521
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A declaration of the state of the colonie and affaires in Virginia with the names of the aduenturors, and summes aduentured in that action. By his Maiesties Counseil for Virginia. 22 Iunij. 1620.
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Counseil for Virginia (England and Wales); Virginia Company of London.
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1620
(1620)
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STC 24841.4; ESTC S111563
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31,654
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108
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A46303
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New-Englands rarities discovered in birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, and plants of that country : together with the physical and chyrurgical remedies wherewith the natives constantly use to cure their distempers, wounds, and sores : also a perfect description of an Indian squa ... with a poem not improperly conferr'd upon her : lastly, a chronological table of the most remarkable passages in that country amongst the English : illustrated with cuts / by John Josselyn, Gent.
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Josselyn, John, fl. 1630-1675.
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1672
(1672)
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Wing J1093; ESTC R20038
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31,976
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126
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A02288
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Bellum grammaticale a discourse of great warand dissention betwene two worthy princes, the noune and the uerbe, contending for the chefe place or dignitie in oration : very pleasant & profitable / turned into English by W.H.
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Guarna, Andrea.; Hayward, William, fl. 1570-1576.
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1569
(1569)
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STC 12419; ESTC S2699
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32,552
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96
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A28143
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A voyage of the late King of Sweden and another of mathematicians sent by him : in which are discover'd the refraction of the sun which sets not in the northern parts at the time of the solstice, varition [sic] of the needle, latitudes of places, seasons &c. of those countries : by command of the most serene and most mighty Prince, Charles XI, King of Swedes, Goths and Vandals / faithfully render'd into English.; Midnats solens rätta och synlige rum uti Norrlanded effter. English
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Bilberg, John, 1646-1717.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing B2889; ESTC R30235
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33,096
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118
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B01023
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Britaines glorie, or An allegoricall dreame: with the exposition thereof. Containing [brace]the heathens infidelitie, the Turkes blasphemie, the popes hypocrisie, Amsterdams varietie, the Church of Englands veritie [brace] in religion. And in our Church of England, [brace] the kings excellency. His issues integritie. The nobles and gentries constancie. The councels and iudges fidelitie. The preachers puritie. The bishops sinceritie. / Conceiued and written by Robert Carlyle gent. for the loue and honour of his king and country.
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Carliell, Robert, d. 1622?
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1618
(1618)
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STC 4650; ESTC S91360
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33,166
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58
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A28984
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General heads for the natural history of a country great or small drawn out for the use of travellers and navigators / imparted by ... Robert Boyle ...; to which is added, other directions for navigators, etc. with particular observations of the most noted countries in the world ; by another hand.
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Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing B3980; ESTC R16299
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33,190
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146
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B00052
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A discouerie of the countries of Tartaria, Scithia, & Cataya, by the northeast: with the maners, fashions, and orders which are vsed in those countries. / Set foorth by Iohn Frampton merchaunt.
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Frampton, John, fl. 1577-1596.
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1580
(1580)
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STC 11255; ESTC S92572
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34,080
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90
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A92886
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Atlas maritimus. or A book of charts Describeing the sea coasts capes headlands sands shoals rocks and dangers the bayes roads harbors rivers and ports, in most of the knowne parts of the world. With the true courses and distances, from one place to another. Gathered from the latest and best discoveryes, that have bin made by divers able and experienced navigators of our English nation. Accomodated with an hydrographicall description of the whole world. By John Seller. Hidrographer to ye Kings most excellent Majestie.
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Seller, John, fl. 1658-1698.
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1672
(1672)
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Wing S2463C; ESTC R232795
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34,424
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61
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A40459
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The French intrigues discovered with the methods and arts to retrench the potency of France by land and sea and to confine that monarch within his antient dominions and territories : humbly submitted to the consideration of the princes and states of Europe, especially of England / written in a letter from a person of quality abroad to his corrsepondent here.
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Person of quality abroad.
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1681
(1681)
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Wing F2185; ESTC R9404
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35,025
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34
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A20492
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The surueye of the vvorld, or situation of the earth, so muche as is inhabited Comprysing briefely the generall partes thereof, with the names both new and olde, of the principal countries, kingdoms, peoples, cities, towns, portes, promontories, hils, woods, mountains, valleyes, riuers and fountains therin conteyned. Also of seas, with their clyffes, reaches, turnings, elbows, quicksands, rocks, flattes, shelues and shoares. A work very necessary and delectable for students of geographie, saylers, and others. First vvritten in Greeke by Dionise Alexandrine, and novv englished by Thomas Twine, Gentl.; Orbis terrae descriptio. English
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Dionysius, Periegetes.; Twyne, Thomas, 1543-1613.
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1572
(1572)
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STC 6901; ESTC S112016
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35,765
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93
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A33302
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A description of the seaventeen provinces commonly called the Low-Countries (the present stage of action) as also of the rivers, cities, commodities, strong towns, forts, and other things remarkable therein.
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Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1682.
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1672
(1672)
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Wing C4507; ESTC R26605
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35,794
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144
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A36235
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The designe for the perfect draining of the great level of the fens, called Bedford level, lying in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, Huntingtonshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and the isle of Ely as it was delivered to the honourable corporation for the draining of the said great level the 4th of June, 1664 : as also several objections answered since the delivery of the said designe now in agitation : and as for the new works intended in this designe appears in the annexed map : and the charge of the whole calculated / by Collonel William Dodson.
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Dodson, William.
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1665
(1665)
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Wing D1801; ESTC R12203
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36,672
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50
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A63120
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A short history of standing armies in England
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Trenchard, John, 1662-1723.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing T2115; ESTC R39727
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36,748
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56
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B10248
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An exact survey of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Of their cities, castles, fortresses, and other their dominions there: With some remarques of their government, antiquities and memorable actions. Together with an exact map of the Seven Provinces: which is also to be sold alone. / Collected by T.W.
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T. W.
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1673
(1673)
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Wing W118A; ESTC R186113
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36,792
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171
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A54498
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A treatise of Lewisham (but vulgarly miscalled Dulwich) wells in Kent shewing the time and manner of their discovery, the minerals with which they are impregnated, the several diseases experience hath found them good for, with directions for the use of them, &c. / by John Peter, physician.
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Peter, John.
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1680
(1680)
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Wing P1691; ESTC R13465
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37,829
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138
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A12460
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A description of New England: or The obseruations, and discoueries, of Captain Iohn Smith (admirall of that country) in the north of America, in the year of our Lord 1614 with the successe of sixe ships, that went the next yeare 1615; and the accidents befell him among the French men of warre: with the proofe of the present benefit this countrey affoords: whither this present yeare, 1616, eight voluntary ships are gone to make further tryall.
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Smith, John, 1580-1631.; Pass, Simon van de, 1595?-1647, engraver.
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1616
(1616)
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STC 22788; ESTC S111023
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38,061
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84
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A13705
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A briefe description of the whole worlde wherein are particularly described all the monarchies, empires, and kingdomes of the same, with their seuerall titles and situations thereunto adioyning.
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Abbot, George, 1562-1633.
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1599
(1599)
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STC 24.5; ESTC S4483
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38,383
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66
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A12830
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A geographicall and anthologicall description of all the empires and kingdomes, both of continent and ilands in this terrestriall globe Relating their scituations, manners, customes, prouinces, and gouernements.
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Stafford, Robert, 1588-1618.
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1607
(1607)
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STC 23135; ESTC S117770
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38,734
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82
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A04813
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A relation of the second voyage to Guiana. Perfourmed and written in the yeare 1596. By Lawrence Kemys, Gent
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Kemys, Lawrence, d. 1618.
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1596
(1596)
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STC 14947; ESTC S109262
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39,383
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66
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A08306
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Speculum Britanniae. The first parte an historicall, & chorographicall discription of Middlesex. Wherin are also alphabeticallie sett downe, the names of the cyties, townes, parishes hamletes, howses of name &c. W.th direction spedelie to finde anie place desired in the mappe & the distance betwene place and place without compasses. Cum priuilegio. By the trauaile and vew of Iohn Norden. Anno 1593; Speculum Britanniae. Part 1
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Norden, John, 1548-1625?; Keere, Pieter van den, ca. 1571-ca. 1624, engraver.
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1593
(1593)
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STC 18635; ESTC S113229
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40,877
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140
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A30213
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The water of life, or, A discourse shewing the richness and glory of the grace and spirit of the gospel, as set forth in Scripture by this term, The water of life by John Bunyan.
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Bunyan, John, 1628-1688.
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1688
(1688)
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Wing B5607; ESTC R633
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41,387
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126
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A61210
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A description of France in its several governments together with the most considerable cities, sea-ports, and rivers of that kingdom; as also the distances, with the longitudes, and latitudes of each place, &c. with many other remarks, necessary to the knowledge of that kingdom. By J.S. Gent. Illustrated with a map.
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J. S.; Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, engraver.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing S51; ESTC R212956
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41,764
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137
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A54621
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Political arithmetick, or, A discourse concerning the extent and value of lands, people, buildings ... as the same relates to every country in general, but more particularly to the territories of His Majesty of Great Britain, and his neighbours of Holland, Zealand, and France / by Sir William Petty ...
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Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687.
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1690
(1690)
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Wing P1932; ESTC R17628
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42,032
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122
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A42631
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A description of the present state of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, and Mount Athos by Joseph Georgirenes ... ; translated by one that knew the author in Constantinople.; Perigraphē tēs parousēs katastaseōs tēs Samou, Ikarias, Patmou, kai Athōnos. English
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Geōrgarinēs, Iōsēph, 17th cent.; Denton, Henry, 1633?-1681.
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1678
(1678)
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Wing G536; ESTC R7929
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42,183
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134
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A28392
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A Description of the island of Jamaica with the other isles and territories in America, to which the English are related ... : taken from the notes of Sr. Thomas Linch, Knight, governour of Jamaica, and other experienced persons in the said places : illustrated with maps / published by Richard Blome.
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Blome, Richard, d. 1705.; Lynch, Thomas, Sir, d. 1684?
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1672
(1672)
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Wing B3208; ESTC R7437
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42,330
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208
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A93858
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A narrative of the late Popish Plot in Ireland, for the subjugating thereof to the French king together with the proceedings against, and tryal of the Earl of Tyrone, and others who were accused for carrying on the same : containing the several examinations of Hubbart Bourke, Edward Ivie, John Macnemarrah, and Thomas Samson, Gent., upon information taken before the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland ... / by Tho. Samson, Gent., late steward of the Earl of Tyrone.
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Samson, Thomas.
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1680
(1680)
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Wing S542; ESTC R202423
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43,134
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40
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A67619
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An answer to certain seditious and Jesuitical queres heretofore purposely and maliciously cast out to retard and hinder the English forces in their going over into Ireland ...
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Waring, Thomas, 17th cent.
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1651
(1651)
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Wing W872; ESTC R13161
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43,770
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74
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A48632
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Englands appeal from the private cabal at White-hall to the great council of the nation, the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled. By a true lover of his country
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True lover of his country.; Lisola, François Paul, baron de, 1613-1674, attributed name.; Trevor, John, Sir, 1626-1672, attributed name.; Coventry, William, Sir, 1628?-1686, attributed name.
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1673
(1673)
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Wing L2372A; ESTC R216770
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44,900
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55
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A77126
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A general idea of the Epitomy of the works of Robert Boyle, Esq. to which are added general heads for the natural history of a country / by R. Boulton ...
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Boulton, Richard, b. 1676 or 7.
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1700
(1700)
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Wing B3830A; ESTC R36502
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45,232
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127
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A30076
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Virginia impartially examined, and left to publick view, to be considered by all iudicious and honest men under which title is comprehended the degrees from 34 to 39, wherein lyes the rich and healthfull countries of Roanock, the now plantations of Virginia and Mary-land ... / by William Bullock, Gent.
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Bullock, William, b. 1617?
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1649
(1649)
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Wing B5428; ESTC R4071
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45,380
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81
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A16279
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The discription of the contrey of Aphrique the fyrst part of the worlde, with the cituation of al the countreys together, with the perticuler maners lawes, and ceremonies, of dyuers people inhabityng in the same part. Translated out of Frenche into Englyshe by Wyllyam Prat of London, the fyrst daye of the newe yere, M.CCCCC.LIIII. Rede it dylygently, marke it perfectly, reuolue it thorowly, beare it equally, beholde the auctours simplicitie, and prayse God almyghty.; Omnium gentium mores. Book 1. English
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Joannes, ca. 1485-1535.; Prat, William.
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1554
(1554)
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STC 3196.5; ESTC S112745
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45,413
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174
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A26553
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Academia scientiarum, or, The academy of sciences being a short and easie introduction to the knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences, with the names of those famous authors that have written on every particular science : in English and Latine / by D. Abercromby ...
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Abercromby, David, d. 1701 or 2.
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1687
(1687)
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Wing A77; ESTC R6380
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46,476
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244
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A33324
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The life and death of Pompey the Great with all his glorious victories and triumphs : as also the Life and death of Artaxerxes Mnemon, one of the great Persian emperours / by Sa. Clarke, sometime pastor in St. Bennet Finck London.
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Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1682.
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1665
(1665)
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Wing C4531; ESTC R43101
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46,759
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67
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A48744
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Observations upon the warre of Hungary
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Littleton, Edward, b. 1626.
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1689
(1689)
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Wing L2580; ESTC R18167
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46,991
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55
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A00931
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A bright burning beacon forewarning all wise virgins to trim their lampes against the comming of the Bridegroome. Conteining a generall doctrine of sundrie signes and wonders, specially earthquakes both particular and generall: a discourse of the end of this world: a commemoration of our late earthquake, the 6. of April, about 6. of the clocke in the euening 1580. And a praier for the appeasing of Gods wrath and indignation. Newly translated and collected by Abraham Fleming. The summe of the whole booke followeth in fit place orderly diuided into chapters.
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Nausea, Friedrich, d. 1552.; Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607.
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1580
(1580)
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STC 11037; ESTC S102280
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47,166
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126
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A44724
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Instructions for forreine travell shewing by what cours, and in what compasse of time, one may take an exact survey of the kingdomes and states of christendome, and arrive to the practicall knowledge of the languages, to good purpose.
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Howell, James, 1594?-1666.
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1642
(1642)
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Wing H3082; ESTC R38986
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47,384
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246
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A37110
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A Geographical dictionary in which are described the most eminent countreys, towns, ports, seas, streights, and rivers in the whole world : very useful for the understanding of all modern histories.
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Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619-1682.
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1662
(1662)
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Wing D2920A; ESTC R43133
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48,181
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147
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A40372
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An account of Muscovy, as it was in the year 1689 In which the troubles that happen'd in that empire from the present czar Peter's election to the throne, to his being firmly settled in it, are particularly related. With a character of him, and his people. By Monsieur de La Neuville, then residing at Moscow.; Relation curieuse et nouvelle de Moscovie. English.
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Foy de la Neuville.; Baillet, Adrien, 1649-1706, attributed name.
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1699
(1699)
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Wing F2046A; ESTC R201277
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48,599
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138
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A07166
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A booke of fishing with hooke & line, and of all other instruments thereunto belonging. Another of sundrie engines and trappes to take polcats, buzards, rattes, mice and all other kindes of vermine & beasts whatsoeuer, most profitable for all warriners, and such as delight in this kinde of sport and pastime. Made by L.M.
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Mascall, Leonard, d. 1589.; Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? Boke of Saint Albans.
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1590
(1590)
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STC 17572; ESTC S120078
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48,617
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97
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A39795
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Israel redux, or, The restauration of Israel, exhibited in two short treatises the first contains an essay upon some probable grounds, that the present Tartars near the Caspian Sea, are the posterity of the ten tribes of Israel / by Giles Fletcher ; the second, a dissertation concerning their ancient and successive state, with some Scripture evidences of their future conversion, and establishment in their own land / by S.L.
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Fletcher, Giles, 1549?-1611. Tartars, or, Ten tribes.; Lee, Samuel, 1625-1691.
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1677
(1677)
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Wing F1333; Wing L898; ESTC R2002
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48,660
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138
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A31608
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Compendium geographicum, or, A more exact, plain, and easie introduction into all geography ... after the latest discoveries, or alterations, very useful, especially for young noblemen and gentlemen, the like not printed in English / by Peregrin Clifford Chamberlayne ...
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Chamberlayne, Peregrine Clifford.
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1682
(1682)
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Wing C1861_VARIANT; ESTC R36299
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48,706
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158
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A90296
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A vision of vnchangeable free mercy, in sending the means of grace to undeserved sinners: wherein Gods uncontrollable eternall purpose, in sending, and continuing the gospel unto this nation, in the middest of oppositions and contingencies, is discovered: his distinguishing mercy, in this great work, exalted, asserted, against opposers, repiners: in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, April. 29. being the day of publike humiliation. Whereunto is annexed, a short defensative about church-government, (with a countrey essay for the practice of church-government there) toleration and petitions about these things. / By Iohn Owen, minister of the gospel at Coggeshall in Essex.
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Owen, John, 1616-1683.
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1646
(1646)
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Wing O825; Thomason E334_15; Thomason E334_16; ESTC R200768
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49,154
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60
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