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Sentences, divine, moral, and historical; in prose and verse; with copies for the alphabet. Designed for the Conduct of Human Life, And particularly for the Improvement of Youth, in good Sense, and correct English. The whole being the beauties of Addison, Johnson, Rollin, Wesley, and other eminent authors; Accurately extracted from their Works, and arranged in Alphabetical Order. For the use of schools. By Joseph Longman, Writing Master, At Child-Okeford, near Blandford, Dorset.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Youth's miscellany; or, a father's gift to his children: consisting of original essays, moral and literary; tales, fables, reflections, &c. Intended to promote a love of virtue and learning, to correct the judgment, to improve the taste, and to humanize the mind. Omne tulit punctum qui miscuit utile dulci. The pleasant with the useful blend, That youth your precepts may attend. By the author of The juvenile olio, &c. &c.
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837.Date: 1798- Books
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Wisdom in miniature; or, the young gentleman and lady's pleasing instructor: being a collection of sentences, divine, moral, and historical; Selected from The Writings of many ingenious and learned Authors, both antient and modern. Intended Not only for the Use of Schools, but as a Pocket Companion for Youth of both Sexes. Train up a Child in the Way be should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. By the editor of The school and family testament.
Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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The vain youth summoned to appear at Christ's bar. Or, An essay to block up the sinful wayes of young people, by most solemn considerations, relating to that judgment unto which they are hastening. In a lecture-sermon, preached at York, in the province of Main [sic]; Jun 25. 1701. By Samuel Moodey, Pastor of the Church of Christ there.
Moodey, Samuel, 1676-1747.Date: 1707- Books
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Choice emblems, Natural, Historical, Fabulous, Moral, and divine; for the improvement and pastime of youth: displaying the Beauties and Morals of the Ancient Fabulists: The Whole calculated to convey the Golden Lessons of Instruction Under a new and more delightful Dress. For the Use of Schools. Written for the Amusement of a Young Nobleman.
Wynne, John Huddlestone, 1743-1788.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The young gentleman and lady's poetical preceptor: being a collection of the most admired poetry: selected from the best authors. Calculated to form the Taste to Classic Elegance; And, while it Delights the Fancy, to Improve the Morals, and to Harmonize the Heart. To the whole is subjoined notes, Giving some Account of the Works of the various Authors, from which the Selection is made.
Date: [1795?]- Books
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How and why young people should cleanse their way, in two sermons. To which is added another sermon preach'd privately to a society of young men, and at their repeated desires publish'd for their use. By William Cooper, M.A. Recommended by the Reverend Mr. Colman to the serious perusal of the young people of their flock.
Cooper, William, 1694-1743.Date: 1716- Books
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Wisdom in miniature; or, the young gentleman and lady's Pleasing Instructor: being a collection of sentences, divine, moral, and historical; selected from the writings of many ingenious and learned authors, both antient and modern. Intended Not only for the Use of Schools, but as a Pocket Companion for youth of both sexes. By the editor of The school and family testament.
Date: M.DCC.XCVII. [1797]- Books
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The Young gentleman and ladies monitor, and, English teacher's assistant; Being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions; direct the minds of youth to the pursit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools and academies, as well as private persons, who have not an opportunity of perusing the works of those celebrated authors, from whence this collection is made. Divided into small portions for the ease of reading in classes. By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the practical navigator and seaman's new daily assistant.
Date: [1773?]- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant; being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore. Author of the Practical navigator, and Seaman's ne daily assistant.
Date: 1797- Books
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Youthful pleasures must be accounted for, at the Day of Judgment. A sermon on Ecclesiastes xi. 9. Preached (in part) at the Second Precinct in Wrentham, May 27. 1741. By Elias Haven, M.A. Pastor of the church there. Published at the earnest desire of many of the hearers. [Four lines of Scripture texts]
Haven, Elias, 1714-1754.Date: 1742- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant; Being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions; direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools and academies, as well as private persons, who have not an opportunity of perusing the works of those celebrated authors from whence this collection is made. Divided into small portions for the ease of reading in classes. A new edition. By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator and seaman's new daily assistant.
Date: M,DCC,XCVIII [1798]- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant: being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore, author of the Practical navigator and Seaman's new daily assistant.
Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]- Books
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Elementary dialogues, for the improvement of youth, by J. H. Campe. Translated by Mr. Seymour. Illustrated with sixteen copper-plates.
Campe, Joachim Heinrich, 1746-1818.Date: 1792- Books
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The young man warn'd: or, Solomon's counsel to his son. A discourse delivered at Cainboy, in the province of South-Carolina. Anno Dom. 1729. By Josiah Smith, M.A. [Three lines of Scripture texts]
Smith, Josiah, 1704-1781.Date: MDCCXXX. [1730]- Books
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The blossoms of morality. Intended for the amusement & instruction of young ladies & gentlemen. By the editor of The looking-glass for the mind.
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734-1793.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The Christian scholar: in rules and directions for children and youth, sent to English schools. Especially design'd for the poor boys taught and cloathed by charity. By White Kennet, D.D. late lord bishop of Peterborough.
Kennett, White, 1660-1728.Date: 1797- Books
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The young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant; being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: Calculated To Eradicate Vulgar Prejudices and Rusticity of Manners; Improve the Understanding; Rectify the Will; Purify the Passions; Direct the Minds of Youth to the Pursuit of proper Objects; and to facilitate their Reading, Writing, and Speaking the English Language, with Elegance and Propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools and Academies, as well as private Persons, who have not an Opportunity of perusing the Works of those celebrated Authors, from whence this Collection is made. Divided Into Small Portions for the Ease of Reading in Classes. The sixth edition. By J. Hamilton Moore, Author of the Practical Navigator and Seaman's New Daily Assistant.
Date: 1791- Books
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Address to a young lady on her entrance into the world. In two volumes. ...
Nicklin, Susan.Date: 1796- Books
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The beauties of history; or pictures of virtue and vice: drawn from examples of men eminent for their virtues, or infamous for their vices. Selected for the instruction and entertainment of youth. By the late W. Dodd, LL.D. Considerably enlarged.
Dodd, William, 1729-1777.Date: 1796- Books
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The Young gentleman and lady's monitor, and English teacher's assistant; being a collection of select pieces from our best modern writers: calculated to eradicate vulgar prejudices and rusticity of manners; improve the understanding; rectify the will; purify the passions direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects; and to facilitate their reading, writing, and speaking the English language, with elegance and propriety. Particularly adapted for the use of our eminent schools ... By J. Hamilton Moore.
Date: M.DCC.XCVII. [1797]- Books
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The young man's monitor: shewing the great happiness of early piety; and the dreadful consequences of indulging youthful lusts. The ninth edition, corrected. By Josiah Woodward, D. D. Late Minister of Poplar.
Woodward, Josiah, 1660-1712.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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A present for an apprentice: or, a sure guide, to gain both esteem and estate; with rules for his conduct to his master, and in the world. By a late Lord Mayor of London.
Barnard, John, Sir, 1685-1764.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The young gentleman and lady instructed in such principles of politeness, prudence, and virtue, as will lay a sure foundation for gaining respect, esteem, and satisfaction in this Life, and Eternal Happiness in a future State; Interspersed with such Observations and Maxims, As demonstrate The Danger and Folly of Vice, and, the Advantage and Wisdom of Virtue. Authorised by the King's Most Excellent Majesty. ...
Date: 1747- Books
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On the female character and education: A sermon, preached on Thursday the 16th of May, 1765, at the anniversary meeting of the guardians of the asylum for deserted female orphans. By John Brown, D.D. vicar of Newcastle, and chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty.
Brown, John, 1715-1766.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]