England - Social life and customs - 18th century
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Letters on the English and French nations . Containing curious and useful observations on their constitutions natural and political; ... In two volumes. By Monsieur l'Abbé Le Blanc. ... Translated from the original French.
Le Blanc, Jean Bernard, 1707-1781.Date: 1747- E-books
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Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan . By George Lord Littelton [sic].
George Lyttelton, 1st Baron LytteltonDate: 1793- E-books
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The history and remarkable life of the truly honourable Col. Jacque , commonly call'd Col. Jack, who was born a gentleman, put 'prentice to a pick-pocket, was six and twenty years a thief, and then kidnapp'd to Virginia. Came back a Merchant; was Five times married to Four Whores; went into the Wars, behav'd bravely, got Preferment, was made Colonel of a Regiment, came over, and fled with the Chevalier, is still abroad compleating a Life of Wonders, and resolves to dye a General.
Daniel DefoeDate: MDCCXXIII. [1723]- E-books
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An earnest and affectionate address to the common people of England , concerning their usual recreations on Shrove Tuesday.
Tucker, Josiah, 1712-1799.Date: [1795]- E-books
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The history of the most remarkable life, and extraordinary adventures, of the truly honourable Colonel Jaque , vulgarly call'd, Colonel Jack; who was born a gentleman, put apprentice to a pick-pocket, flourish'd six and twenty years as a thief, was then kidnapp'd to Virginia: Came back a Merchant, was Five Times married to Four Whores, went into the Wars, behav'd Bravely, got Preferment, was made Colonel of a Regiment; return'd again to England, follow'd the Fortunes of the Chevalier de St. George, was taken at the Preston Rebellion; receiv'd his Pardon from the late King, is now at the Head of his Regiment, in the Service of the Czarina fighting against the Turks, compleating a Life of Wonders, and resolves to die a General. Written by the author of Robinson Crusoe.
Daniel DefoeDate: M.DCC.XXXIX. [1739]