The Harleian Miscellany, Or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as Well in Manuscript as in Print, Found in the Late Earl of Oxford's Library, Interspersed with Historical, Political, and Critical Notes, Volume 8William Oldys, John Malham R. Dutton, 1808 - Great Britain Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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... reason why a law should pass to punish adul- tery with death . 2 , The other , shewing the reasons why the writ , de hæretico comburendo , should be abolished . Non partis studiis agimur , sed sumsimus arma Consiliis inimica tuis ...
... reason why a law should pass to punish adul- tery with death . 2 , The other , shewing the reasons why the writ , de hæretico comburendo , should be abolished . Non partis studiis agimur , sed sumsimus arma Consiliis inimica tuis ...
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... reason infers , that its decoction must contain many good physical properties , and cannot but be an incomparable remedy to dissolve crudities , comfort the brain , and dry up ill humours in the stomach . In brief , to prevent or ...
... reason infers , that its decoction must contain many good physical properties , and cannot but be an incomparable remedy to dissolve crudities , comfort the brain , and dry up ill humours in the stomach . In brief , to prevent or ...
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... reason upon reason , text upon text , proof upon proof , direction upon direction , motive upon motive , sign upon sign , token upon token , precept upon precept , here a little and there a little effect upon effect , and uses more than ...
... reason upon reason , text upon text , proof upon proof , direction upon direction , motive upon motive , sign upon sign , token upon token , precept upon precept , here a little and there a little effect upon effect , and uses more than ...
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CONTENTS | 1 |
The Character of a Coffee House with the Symptoms of a TownWit | 7 |
The grand Concern of England explained in several Proposals offered | 13 |
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