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The capacity and extent of the human understanding : exemplified in the extraordinary case of Automathes; a young nobleman, who was accidentally left in his infancy, upon a desolat...

by Kirkby, John
Published 1747

printed by George Faulkner

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Anecdotes and characteristics of Frederick the Great : late King of Prussia: selected and translated from eight original volumes in the German language, (compiled after his death,...

Published 1789

printed for and sold by Wm. Richardson, Royal Exchange; Mess. J. F. and C. Rivington, St. Paul's Church-Yard; R. Faulder, New Bond-Street; Mess. Egerton, Charing-Cross; E. Beetham, Fleet-Street. Mess. Prince and Cooke, Oxford; and J. Fletcher, Liverpool. Entered at Stationers Hall

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Historical narrative of the exploits of the Sheriff of Mid Lothian : Humbly presented to the consideration of the other Sheriffs of Scotland, and to his Countrymen at Large. by Jer...

by Jobson, Jeremiah
Published 1784

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The history of Miss Biddy Farmer, or, memoirs of my own life. Interspersed with a variety of characters, both in high and low life

Published 1760

printed for Richard Watts, Bookseller, at the Bible in Skinner-Row

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Just published, the remarkable life and transactions of Charlotte Crutchy : shewing how she was decoyed away from a boarding-school at Kensington, and debauched

Published 1750

Printed and sold in London

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Chalchorines : or the history of the West country 'squire; who travelled 100 miles for a wife. Containing a full and genuine relation of his birth, amours, &c. With a short account...

Published 1739

printed for J. Standen

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Memoirs of a Pythagorean. In which are delineated the manners, customs, genius, and polity of ancient nations. Interspersed with a Variety of Anecdotes. In three volumes

by Thomson, Alexander
Published 1785

printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster Row

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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A description of Millenium Hall : and the country adjacent: together with the characters of the inhabitants, and such historical anecdotes and reflections, as may excite in the rea...

by Gentleman on his travels
Published 1762

printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun, in St. Paul's Church-Yard

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Fatal follies : or, the history of the Countess of Stanmore. In four volumes

by Thomson
Published 1788

printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Paternoster Row

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The history of Nourjahad : By Mrs. Sheridan

by Sheridan, Frances Chamberlaine
Published 1788

printed for Harrison and Co. No 18, Paternoster Row

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The duke of Clarence : An historical novel. In two volumes. By E. M. F

by Foster, E. M.
Published 1795

printed by W. Folds, for Messrs. P. Wogan, P. Byrne, J. Halpin, and W. Jones

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / 18th century...”

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Historical essays on the lives of Augustus Cæsar; and Lewis XIV : of Cardinals Richelieu and XIMENES; and of William III. of England, and Henry IV. of France: to which the prizes p...

by Alley, Jerom
Published 1782

printed for Thomas Webb, NO. 25, Skinner-Row

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The force of nature; or, the history of Charles Lord Sommers : in two volumes. ... . By the editor of the Wanderer

by Editor of the Wanderer
Published 1768

printed for Francis Noble, at his Circulating Library, near Middle-Row, Holborn; and John Noble, at his Circulating Library, in St. Martin's Court, near Leicester Square

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The history, and martial atchievements of the houses of Douglas, Angus and Queensberry. As it is selected from the works of the best historians that have wrote upon the origin and...

Published 1769

printed for James Herd, the publisher

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The history of the seven wise mistresses of Rome : whose names were, Halicuja, Mardula, Cisre, Penthisilia, Deborah, Dejanara, and Boadicia. Wherein the treachery of evil counsel i...

by Howard, Thomas
Published 1705

printed by W. O. [William Onley] for G. Conyers, in Little Britain, over against Bartholomew-Close-Gate

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Roman stories: or, the history of the seven wise mistresses of Rome : containing seven days entertainment

by Howard, Thomas
Published 1754

Printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking-glass, over-against St. Magnus Church, on London-Bridge: and W. Johnston

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Roman stories: or, the history of the seven wise mistresses of Rome : containing seven days entertainment, in many pleasant and witty tales, or stories Wherein The Treachery of evi...

by Howard, Thomas
Published 1792

printed for W. Clements, and J. Sadler, in the year

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The anti-Gallican : or, the history and adventures of Harry Cobham, Esquire. Inscribed to Louis the XVth, by the author

by Long, Edward
Published 1757

printed for T. Lownds, at his circulating library in Fleet-Street

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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Alan Fitz-Osborne : an historical tale. In two volumes. ... By Miss Fuller

by Fuller, Anne
Published 1787

printed and sold by T. Wilkins. Sold also by Murray; Bew; Hookham; Jones; and Keating

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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The history of Jack Connor : In two volumes

by Chaigneau, William
Published 1752

printed for Abraham Bradley, at the King's Arms and Two Bibles in Dame-Street

Subjects: “...Historical fiction, English / Early works to 1800...”

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