Pointer, John 1668-1754.

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Miscellanea in usum juventutis academic�: containing 1. Characters of the classick authors, and some of our English Writers: Collected from Kenner, Addison, Pope, Garth, Dryden, Rapin, &c. 2. Instructions for Reading the Classick Authors: Drawn from Hales, Felton, and Blackwall. 3. A Chronology of the Classick Authors: together with some short Instructions for Reading Chronology. 4. A Catalogue of the Best Classick Authors, and other Books of Polite Learning, and their Best Editions. 5. Pagan Mythology: Collected out of Vossius, Macrobius, Lampridius, Bochartus, Diodorus Siculus, Philostratus, Diogenes, Lucian, Plato, Plutarch, &c. 6. Latin Exercises; viz. Themes, Declamations, Poems, Philosophical Epigrams and Orations. 7. A Correction of several palpable Mistakes made by some of our English Historians and other Authors, as Daniel, Trussel, Temple, Brerewood, Hearne, Ayliffe, Puffendorf, Heylin, Savage, Spon, Brown, Walker, Dacier, Rapin, Virgil, Seneca, Tibullus, Paterculus, Sleidan, &c. By John Pointer, M.A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire
Pointer, John 1668-1754.Date: 1718
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An account of a Roman pavement , lately found at Stunsfield in Oxford-Shire, prov'd to be 1400 years old. By John Pointer, M. A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire.
Pointer, John 1668-1754.Date: 1713
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Britannia Romana , or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britains at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture: The Way to know genuine from counterfeit Coins: The Reason of the Romans burying so much Coin here in Britain: And the Time when they did so. Also the Manner of making their several Sorts of Roads and Camps here. To which is added (by way of Digression) a short Account of the Antiquities of Oxford, in relation both to the University and City, shewing that it was a very considerable Place even in the Time of the Romans. Also a List of those Roman Emperors and Generals that came in Person, or were sent hither, and the several Conquests they made here. By John Pointer, M. A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire.
Pointer, John 1668-1754.Date: 1724
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A chronological history of England or, an impartial abstract of the most remarkable transactions, and the most considerable publick occurrences, both civil and military, domestick and foreign, that have happen'd in the several kings reigns, since the first attempt by Julius Cæsar, upon this southern-part of Great-Britain, down to the end of Queen Anne's reign. Being a history of bare matters of fact, with the series of affairs in their proper order, carefully and faithfully collected from the best and most authentick authors, without the least reflections or remarks throughout the whole work. By John Pointer, M.A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire.
Pointer, John 1668-1754.Date: 1714
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Oxoniensis academia: or, the antiquities and curiosities of the University of Oxford . Giving an account of all the public edifices, both ancient and modern, particularly the Colleges and Halls, with their Chapels and Libraries; their most remarkable Curiosities and antique Customs; Parish Churches, Public Schools, Theatre, Musaeums, and Printing-House. Also the College Gardens, and Physic Garden, and other Places in the University. Together with lists of the founders, public benefactors, governors, and Visitors of the several Colleges and Halls; also Portraitures of famous Scholars and Statesmen; whose Pictures are plac'd in the Long-Gallery, with their Titles and Characters. Also Lists of the Chancellors, High-Stewards, Burgesses, Vice-Chancellors, Proctors, Professors, Lecturers, Public Orators, Keepers of the Archives and Musaeums, Public Registers and Public Librarians of this University. By John Pointer, M. A. Rector of Slapton in the County of Northampton, and Diocese of Peterborough.
Pointer, John 1668-1754.Date: 1749