The compleat academy of complements: containing first, choice sentences, with variety of similitudes, and comparisons  also the best Complemental Letters. Second, the art of courtship and genteel breeding, with Discourses proper for this Ingenious Age, far surpassing any thing of this Nature. Together with a collection of the newest songs that are Sung at Court and Play-House.

A most eloquent and panegyrical petition to the Prime Minister  by Harriet Air-Brain. Dedicated to Peter Pindar, Esq.

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A most eloquent and panegyrical petition to the Prime Minister by Harriet Air-Brain. Dedicated to Peter Pindar, Esq.