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eBooks The prodigal son; an oratorio: written by Mr. Hull. Set to music by Mr. Arnold. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4125
eBooks The history of Sir George Warrington: or the political Quixote. By the author of The female Quixote. In three volumes. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5477
eBooks Poems to Thespia https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5183
eBooks The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3242
eBooks A journal of the plague yearA machine readable edition https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3148
eBooks The Irish mimic: or blunders at Brighton: a musical entertainment in two acts. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. With universal applause. Written by John O'Keeffe. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4561
eBooks Two letters from the Right Honourable Mr. Burke, on the French Revolution: one to the translator of his Reflections on the revolution in France; the other to Captain W-, on the same subject. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3443
eBooks The capricious lovers: a comic opera. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. By Mr. Robert Lloyd. The music composed by Mr. Rush. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3346
eBooks The absolute and indispensible duty of Christians: in this critical juncture, considered and enforced, in an affectionate address. By W. Mason. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4795
eBooks London: or, the progress of commerce. A poem. By Mr. Glover. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4065
eBooks AmoresThe loves https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3031
eBooks An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations: By Adam Smith, ... In two volumes. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4797
eBooks English readings; a comic piece, in one act. Inscribed to George Colman, Esq https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3921
eBooks An essay on history: in three epistles to Edward Gibbon, Esq. with notes. By William Hayley, Esq. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3596
eBooks Coriolanus: A tragedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. By the late James Thomson. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4847
eBooks An essay on slavery: proving from Scripture its inconsistency with humanity and religion; in answer to a late publication, entitled, "The African trade for Negro slaves shewn to be consistent with principles of humanity, and with the laws of revea... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5512
eBooks The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe: of York, mariner: who lived eight and twenty years, all alone in an un-inhabited island on the coast of America, near the mouth of the great river of Oroonoque; ... Written by himself.... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4568
eBooks Homer's Battle of the frogs and mice. With the remarks of Zoilus. To which is prefix'd, the life of the said Zoilus https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4516
eBooks The arte of English poesie: contriued into three bookes : the first of poets and poesie, the second of proportion, the third of ornament https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3181
eBooks Remarks on a play, call'd, The conscious lovers: a comedy. By Mr. Dennis. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3417
eBooks A treatise of human nature: being an attempt to introduce the experimental method of reasoning into moral subjects. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3629
eBooks Kilkenny: or, the old man's wish. By W. R. Chetwood https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3765
eBooks The legend of Sleepy Hollow https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3119
eBooks Natural history: general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 260 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations by the translator. [pt.4]Histoire naturelle. English https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5062
eBooks On Aerial Navigation https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3075
eBooks Remarks on medical jurisprudence: intended for the general information of juries and young surgeons. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5557
eBooks The history of the Robinhood Society: In which the origin of that illustrious body of men is traced; the method of managing their debates is shewn; ... and some original speeches, ... are recorded. ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4959
eBooks Essays on the principles of morality and natural religion: In two parts. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4511
eBooks The history of Arsaces, Prince of Betlis: By the editor of Chrysal. In two volumes. ... [pt.1] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5659
eBooks Lionel and Clarissa: A comic opera. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4062
eBooks Honoria: or the day of All Souls, a poem, with other poetical pieces https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3749
eBooks The natural history of British birds: or, a selection of the most rare, beautiful, and interesting birds which inhabit this country: the descriptions from the Systema naturæ of Linnæus; with general observations, either original, or collected ... ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4849
eBooks The Grecian history: from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great. By Dr. Goldsmith. ... [pt.2] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5328
eBooks A defence of the ancient, legal, and constitutional, right of the people: to elect representatives for every session of Parliament; ... In a letter to a member of the Surry Committee. By Granville Sharp. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5424
eBooks Pity's gift: a collection of interesting tales, to excite the compassion of youth for the animal creation. Ornamented with vignettes. From the writings of Mr. Pratt. Selected by a lady https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4699
eBooks Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American taxation, April 19, 1774 https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4202
eBooks A discourse of coin and coinage : the first invention, use, matter, forms, proportions and differences, ancient & modern : with the advantages and disadvantages of the rise and fall thereof, in our own or neighbouring nations and the Reasons : tog... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3188
eBooks Lectures on rhetoric and belles lettres: By Hugh Blair, ... In three volumes. ... [pt.3] https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3370
eBooks An epistle to James Boswell, Esq. occasioned by his having transmitted the moral writings of Dr. Samuel Johnson, to Pascal Paoli, ... With a postscript, containing thoughts on liberty; ... By W. K. Esq https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5073
eBooks The history of Tom Jones: a foundling. In three volumes. ... By Henry Fielding, Esq;. [pt.1]History of Tom Jones https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3600
eBooks House of Commons, Tuesday, 11th December, 1787. Mr. Francis. Mr. Speaker, before I offer any thing to the consideration of the House https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3331
eBooks Advertisement from Daniel De Foe, to Mr. Clark https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5448
eBooks The nature of inoculation explained, and its merits stated: in an essay, intended to supply what appeared still wanting to clear up that subject. ... https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5626
eBooks Epistle to Admiral Keppel https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/5175
eBooks The history of the Earl of Warwick, sirnam'd the King-maker: containing his amours, and other memorable transactions. By the author of the Memoirs of the English court. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4617
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/20.500.14106/5360
eBooks Maggie: A Girl of the Streets https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3078
eBooks The fatal discovery. A tragedy. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, in Drury-Lane https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3977
eBooks A Book of Words https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/3280
eBooks Peace, ignominy, and destruction: a poem. Inscribed to the Rt. Hon. Charles James Fox. https://llds.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/llds/xmlui/handle/20.500.14106/4616