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A narrative of his connection with the Old American Company : from the fifth September, 1792, to the thirty-first of March, 1797, by John Hodgkinson

by Hodgkinson, John
Published 1797

Printed by J. Oram, no. 33, Liberty-Street

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Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage p...

Published 1789

Printed by Joseph James, in Chesnut-Street

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Extracts of several treatises wrote by the Prince of Conti : with the sentiments of the fathers, and some of the decrees of the councils, concerning stage plays; recommended to the...

by Conti, Armand de Bourbon
Published 1754

Printed by William Bradford, at the sign of the Bible, in Second-Street

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A Pack of cards : changed into a compleat almanac and prayer-book. Adapted to the entertainment of the humorous, as as [sic] well as to the satisfaction of the grave, learned and i...

Published 1786

Printed and sold [by John Boyle] at the printing-office in Marlborough-Street. (Price 3 coppers.)

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On Saturday next will be perform'd, by a society of ladies and gentlemen, at Faneuil-Hall, the tragedy of Zara : the expences of the house being paid, the overplus will be apply'd...

Published 1775

Printed by John Howe

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(Old American Company.) A grand serious pantomine : In three parts, intermixed with dances, never performed in New-York called the Danaides. With new music, dresses and decorations...

Published 1795

Printed by J. Buel, corner of Water-Street and Fly-Market. sold at the box-office, and doors of the theatre

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The gentleman & lady's companion : containing, the newest cotillions and country dances; to which is added, instances of ill manners, to be carefully avoided by youth of both sexes...

by Griffiths, John
Published 1798

Printed by J. Trumbull

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Mr. S. Powell's benefit. On Friday evening, 14th March, will be presented ... The rival queens; or, Alexander the Great ... To which will be added ... Oscar & Malvina: or, The hall...

Published 1800

Printed by Young and Minns

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Mr. Villiers's benefit. On Wednesday evening, March 26, 1800, will be presented ... Next door neighbors ... To which will be added ... The agreeable surprise ... The whole to concl...

Published 1800

Printed by Young and Minns

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Never performed in Boston and for this night only. For the benefit of Mr. Barrett. On Monday evening March 10th will be presented Shakespears ... Henry the Eighth ... To which will...

Published 1800

Printed by Young and Minns

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Positively the last night for this season. For the benefit of Mr. Simpson & Miss Westray. On Wednesday next, Oct. 22d, 1800 will be presented ... The rivals, or, A trip to Bath ......

Published 1800

Printed by Young and Minns

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Business and diversion inoffensive to God, and necessary for the comfort and support of human society : A discourse utter'd in part at Ammauskeeg-Falls, in the fishing-season. 1739...

by Seccombe, Joseph
Published 1743

Printed for S. Kneeland and T. Green in Queen-Street

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Familiar dialogues on dancing, between a minister and a dancer : taken from matter of fact with an appendix containing some extracts from the writings of pious and eminent men agai...

by Phillips, John
Published 1798

Printed by T. Kirk, no. 112, Chatham-Street

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Hoyle's games improved : being practical treatises on the following fashionable games, viz. whist quadrille piquet back-gammon chess billiards and tennis. With the established rule...

by Hoyle, Edmond
Published 1796

Printed for and sold by H. and P. Rice, no. 50 Market Street. Sold also by James Rice and Co. Market Street, Baltimore

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The modes: or, a conversation upon the fashions of all nations : Made English from the French of l'abbé Bellegarde. With an essay upon entertainments. By a person of quality

by Bellegarde, Jean Baptiste Morvan
Published 1735

printed in the year

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The laws of gaming : comprehending the various statutes, reports, and determinations on that extensive subject, particularly relative to horses, racing, cards and frauds: whereunto...

Published 1764

printed by H. Woodfall and W. Strahan, Law Printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty; for W. Owen, near Temple Bar, Fleetstreet

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The triumphs of London, for the inauguration of the Right Honourable Sir William Gore : Kt. lord mayor of the city of London. Containing a description of the pageants, together wit...

by Settle, Elkanah
Published 1701

printed for John Nutt near Stationers-Hall

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The trial of James Vance : Esquire, one of the high sheriffs of the city of Dublin, on Thursday the 25th day of February, 1790. At the commission of oyer and terminer in his Majest...

by Vance, James
Published 1790

printed by J. Chambers, No. 5, Abbey-Street

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Thespis : or, a critical examination into the Merits of all the Principal Performers belonging to Drury-Lane Theatre

by Kelly, Hugh
Published 1766

printed for G. Kearsly, (no 1.) in Ludgate-Street

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An artificial memory, or, an easy method of assisting the memory of those that play at the game of whist. To which are added, several cases not hitherto publish'd. By Edmund Hoyle,...

by Hoyle, Edmond
Published 1744

printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate

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