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Supplement to the anecdotes of some distinguished persons, chiefly of the present and two preceding centuries

by Seward, William
Published 1797

printed for T. Cadell, jun. and W. Davies, successors to Mr. Cadell, in the Strand

Subjects: “...Biography...”

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Anecdotes of some distinguished persons : chiefly of the present and two preceding centuries. Adorned with sculptures

by Seward, William
Published 1795

printed for T. Cadell, jun. and W. Davies, successors to Mr. Cadell in the Strand

Subjects: “...Biography...”

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The history of Miss Harriot Fitzroy, and Miss Emilia Spencer : By the author of Lucinda Courtney. In two volumes

by Author of Lucinda Courtney
Published 1767

printed by W. Hoggard, for Francis Noble, at his Circulating Library, opposite Gray's-Inn-Gate, Holborn; and John Noble, at his Circulating Library, in St. Martin's Court, near Leicester-Square

Subjects: “...[Fitzroy, Harriot / Miss, ] / Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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The life, actions, and amours, of Ferdinando, Marquiss of Palleotti : lately executed at Tyburn, for the murther of his servant: Wherein are contain'd, The true Origin of that Anci...

by Ferdinando, Marquiss of Palleotti
Published 1718

printed, and sold by William Boreham, at the Angel in Pater-Noster-Row, and the rest of the booksellers

Subjects: “...Biography as a literary form / Early works to 1800...”

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Anecdotes and biography, including many modern characters in the circles of fashionable...

by Rede, Leman Thomas
Published 1799

Printed by J.W. Myers, No. 2, Paternoster-row, for Crosby and Letterman, Stationer's-Court, near PaterNoster-Row; and R. Pitkeathley, Tavistock-Street

Subjects: “...Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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The eloge of Professor Boerhaave, M.D : Written by Monsieur Fontenelle, and translated from the French by William Burton, M.D

by Fontenelle, Bernard Le Bovier de
Published 1749

printed for Henry Lintot

Subjects: “...Biography as a literary form / Translations into English / Early works to 1800...”

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The life and adventures of the Lady Lucy : the daughter of an Irish lord, who marry'd a German officer, and was by him carry'd into Flanders, where he became jealous of her and a y...

by Aubin, Penelope
Published 1726

printed for J. Darby, A. Bettesworth, F. Fayram, J. Pemberton, C. Rivington, J. Hooke, F. Clay, J. Batley, and E. Symon

Subjects: “...[Lucy / Lady.,] / Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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The life and adventures of the young Count Albertus, the son of Count Lewis Augustus, by the Lady Lucy: who being become a widower, turn'd monk, and went a missionary for China, bu...

by Aubin, Penelope
Published 1728

printed for J. Darby, A. Bettesworth, F. Fayram, J. Osborn and T. Longman, J. Pemberton, C. Rivington, J. Hooke, F. Clay, J. Batley, and E. Symon

Subjects: “...[Albertus / young Count.,] / Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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Letters between an English lady and her friend at Paris : In which are contained the memoirs of Mrs. Williams. By a lady. In two volumes

by Lady
Published 1770

printed for J. Williams, J. Porter, R. Moncrieffe, and T. Walker

Subjects: “...[William, Charlotte / Mrs.,] / Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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The dénouement : or, history of Lady Louisa Wingrove. By a lady

by Lady
Published 1781

printed by John Exshaw, No. 86, Dame-Street

Subjects: “...[Wingrove, Louisa / Lady.,] / Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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The works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin : Consisting of his Life, written by himself. Together with Essays, humorous, moral, and literary; chiefly in the manner of the Spectato...

by Franklin, Benjamin
Published 1798

Printed by John Lamson, for the principal booksellers, in Boston

Subjects: “...Statesmen / United States / Biography / Early works to 1800...”

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Proposals for publishing by subscription, dedicated to his grace the Duke of Norfolk, Illustrations of British history, biography, and manners, in the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary Elizabeth, and James...

by Lodge, Edmund
Published 1790

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“...Illustrations of British history, biography, and manners. Prospectus...”

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Anecdotes du dixhuitième siècle

Published 1783

“...France / Biography / Anecdotes...”

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Curiosities of literature : Consisting of anecdotes, characters, and observations, literary, critical, & historical. [Four lines of quotations]

by Disraeli, Isaac
Published 1793

--London, printed-- Philadelphia: re-printed and sold by William Gibbons, no. 144, North Third Street

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A dissertation on letters, and the principles of harmony, in poetic and prosaic composition : Collected from some of the best writers. [Two lines in Latin from Quintillian]

by Otis, James
Published 1760

Printed by B. Mecom

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The art of speaking : Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and...

by Burgh, James
Published 1793

Printed by Joseph Bumstead, for Ebenezer Larkin, Jun. bookseller and stationer, no. 50, Cornhill

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The art of speaking : Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading and public speaking; and...

by Burgh, James
Published 1800

Printed by Charles Cist , North Second-Street, near Race-Street

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The art of speaking : Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humors, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and I...

by Burgh, James
Published 1795

Printed for Edmund and Ephraim Washburn

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The art of speaking : Containing I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and I...

by Burgh, James
Published 1782

Printed by John Mycall, for William Green, of Boston

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The art of speaking : Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and...

by Burgh, James
Published 1795

Printed at Boston by Thomas Hall, for James White, Court Street, and Ebenezer Larkin, Cornhill

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