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Willock, John, mariner.  ●  The voyages and adventures of John Willock, mariner. Interspersed with remarks on different countries in Europe, Africa, and America; with the customs and manners of the inhabitants; and a number of original anecdotes.  ●  1798

Woodward, Israel Beard, 1767-1810.  ●  American liberty and independence. A discourse, delivered at Watertown, on the Fourth of July, 1798. / By the Rev. Israel B. Woodward, A.M.  ●  1798

Worcester, Thomas, 1768-1831.  ●  An oration, delivered at Salisbury, on the anniversary of American independence, July 4th, 1798. By Thomas Worcester, Minister of the Gospel in Salisbury.  ●  1798

Young lady of the state of New-York.  ●  The fortunate discovery. Or, The history of Henry Villars. By a young lady of the state of New-York.  ●  1798

A Collection of moral and entertaining stories, calculated for the instruction and entertainment of youth. : Containing I. Story of Frank Leeson. II. Florio. --An affecting story. III. Story of Edward and Maria. IV. The generosity of an injured daughter. V. Fraternal affection. VI. The remarkable duel.  ●  1798

A Dialogue, between a fond father and his little son. Designed to amuse and instruct children.  ●  1798

Cynthia, with the tragical account of the unfortunate loves of Almerin and Desdemona: : being a novel. Illustrated with a variety of the chances of fortune; moralized with many useful observations, whereby the reader may reap both pleasure and profit.  ●  1798

Eugenius and Selima; or, The fatal effects of parental tyranny. A moral story.  ●  1798

Nautical songster or Seamans companion. To encrease [sic] the joys of Saturday night: a collection of the newest and most approved songs interspersed with many originals.  ●  1798

Observations on the influence of the moon on climate, and the animal economy: with a proper method of treating diseases, when under the power of that luminary.  ●  1798

Select stories, or Miscellaneous epitome of entertainment, selected from the newest publications of merit. ; [Two lines from Creech]  ●  1798

The Buck's pocket companion; or Merry fellow: a choice collection of songs. Selected with care from the latest European and American publications: including the modern toasts and sentiments. : [Two lines]  ●  1798

The Cuckold's chronicle: being select trials for adultry [sic], incest, imbecility, ravishment, : Volume I.  ●  1798

The Echo: or Federal songster. Being a large collection of the most celebrated, modern poetical writings, of different authors.  ●  1798

The Entertaining, moral, and religious repository; containing upwards of three score separate performances, all of which are written in a simple yet pleasing stile [sic], and are eminently calculated for the amusement and instruction of the youth of both sexes. : Published by a society in Great Britain, instituted for the beneficent purpose of aiding the intention of His Majesty, as expressed in his royal proclamation for the suppression of vice and immorality. : Vol I-[II].  ●  1798

The Humming bird; or, New American songster; with modern toasts and sentiments.  ●  1798

The Jovial songster: containing a variety of patriotic and humorous songs.  ●  1798

The Prince of Brittany: an historical novel. : To which are added, Edward and Matilda, Miranda, ---Chariessa, and Leontine.  ●  1798

Abbot, Abiel, 1765-1859.  ●  A discourse, delivered at North-Coventry, July 4th, 1799, being the twenty-third anniversary of American independence. / By Abiel Abbot.  ●  1799

Addison, Alexander, 1759-1807.  ●  A charge to the grand juries of the County Courts of the Fifth Circuit, of the state of Pennsylvania. By Alexander Addison, president of those courts.  ●  1799

Addison, Alexander, 1759-1807.  ●  On the Alien Act. A charge to the grand juries of the County Courts of the Fifth Circuit of the state of Pennsylvania, at December sessions, 1798; / by Alex. Addison, president of those courts. ; Published at the request of the grand juries of the counties of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Somerset and Greene.  ●  1799

Andros, Thomas, 1759-1845.  ●  An oration, delivered at Dighton, (Massachusetts) July 4th, 1799. In commemoration of the independence of this United States of America. / By Thomas Andros.  ●  1799

Austin, David, 1759-1831.  ●  Masonry in its glory: or, Solomon's temple illuminated: discerned through the flashes of prophetic light, nor darting through the region of the blazing star, to lie at the threshold of the temple of God, during the glory of the latter day:--waiting the rays of the seven lamps, that the light of its existence might break forth. / By David Austin, Junr. Citizen of the world. ; Published agreeable to act of Congress.  ●  1799

Austin, David, 1759-1831.  ●  The millenial door thrown open or, The mysteries of the latter day glory unfolded, in a discourse, delivered at East-Windsor, state of Connecticut, July Fourth, 1799. The twenty-third year of the declaration of the independence of the United States: in which event was laid the corner stone of the national temple, under whose auspices all worshippers of God are allowed full indulgence: and from which springs the temple of the living God, into whose bosom the nations of the earth are to bring their glory and their honor. / By David Austin, Junr. citizen of the world.  ●  1799

Bacon, Ezekiel, 1776-1870.  ●  An oration, delivered at Williamstown, on the 4th of July, 1799. Being the anniversary of American independence. / By Ezekiel Bacon, Esquire. ; [Five lines from Thomson]  ●  1799

Barclay, Robert, 1648-1690. Concise view of the chief principles ...  ●  A Collection of religious tracts, from different authors. Republished for the information and serious perusal of all sober enquirers.  ●  1799

Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.  ●  Fragments of the natural history of Pennsylvania. By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent-member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; member of the American Philosophical Society; fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston; corresponding member of the Massachusetts Historical Society; member of the Physical Society of Jena; one of the foreign members of the Linnaean Society of London; and professor of materia medica, natural history and botany, in the University of Pennsylvania, ; Part first. ; [Two lines of Latin quotations]  ●  1799

Beedé, Thomas, 1771-1848.  ●  An oration, delivered at Roxbury, July 4, 1799, in commemoration of American independence. By Thomas Beedé. ; [Six lines from Addison]  ●  1799

Bentley, William, 1759-1819.  ●  An address, delivered in the Essex Lodge, upon the festival of St. John the Evangelist, at the induction of the officers by Brother Joseph Hiller, past master, and Brother Benjamin Hodges, master elect. December 27, 1798. / By William Bentley, member of the Essex Lodge. ; [Four lines of quotations]  ●  1799

Berington, Simon, 1680-1755.  ●  The adventures of Sig. Gaudentio di Lucca. Being the substance of his examination before the fathers of the Inquisition at Bologna, in Italy: giving an account of an unknown country, in the midst of the deserts of Africa, the origin and antiquity of the people, their religion, customs, and laws. / Copied from the original manuscripts in St. Mark's Library at Venice; with critical notes of the learned Signor Rhedi. ; To which is prefixed, a letter of the secretary of the Inquisition, shewing the reasons of Signor Gaudentio's being apprehended, and the manner of it. ; Translated from the Italian.  ●  1799

Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804.  ●  Hemp.  ●  1799

Bradley, William Czar, 1782-1867.  ●  William C. Bradley's oration to the citizens of Westminster, on the fourth of July, 1799, being the anniversary of American independence. : [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]  ●  1799

Brailsford, Edward, d. 1856.  ●  An experimental dissertation on the chemical and medical properties of the Nicotiana tabacum of Linnaeus, commonly known by the name of tobacco. By Edward Brailsford, of Charleston, South-Carolina, member of the Medical and Chemical Societies of Philadelphia.  ●  1799

Brailsford, Edward, d. 1856.  ●  An experimental dissertation on the chemical and medical properties of the nicotiana tabacum of Linnaeus, commonly known by the name of tobacco. By Edward Brailsford, of Charleston, South-Carolina, member of the Medical and Chemical Societies of Philadelphia.  ●  1799

Brevitt, Joseph, 1769-1839.  ●  The history of anatomy, from Hippocrates, who lived four hundred years before Christ. : Together with the discoveries and improvements of succeeding anatomists, in the regular succession of times in which they lived and flourished to the present period. / By J. Brevitt, M.D. F.S.G.  ●  1799

Brown, Charles Brockden, 1771-1810.  ●  Arthur Mervyn; or, Memoirs of the year 1793. By the author of Wieland; and Ormond, or The secret witness. ; Copy-right secured.  ●  1799

Brown, Charles Brockden, 1771-1810.  ●  Edgar Huntly; or, Memoirs of a sleep-walker. By the author of Arthur Mervyn, Wieland,--Ormond, ; Vol I[-III].  ●  1799

Brown, William, 1764-1803.  ●  An oration, spoken at Hartford, in the state of Connecticut, on the anniversary of American Independence, July 4th, A.D. 1799. By William Brown.  ●  1799

Burges, Tristam, 1770-1853.  ●  The art of excelling; an oration: delivered in the Benevolent Congregational Meeting-House, at Providence, before the Society of the Federal Adelphi; on their anniversary, September 5, A.D. 1799. / By Tristam Burges, A.M.  ●  1799

Burges, Tristam, 1770-1853.  ●  War, necessary, just and beneficial: an oration, pronounced on commencement at Rhode-Island College, September 4th, A.D. 1799. / By Tristram Burges, a candidate for the second degree.  ●  1799

Burnet, James, 1779-1806.  ●  An oration, delivered on the Fourth of July, 1799. At the Meeting-House, in Weston: in commemoration of the independence of America. / By James Burnet, A.B.  ●  1799

Caldwell, Charles, 1772-1853.  ●  A semi-annual oration, on the origin of pestilential diseases, delivered before the Academy of Medicine of Philadelphia, on the 17th day of December, 1798. / By Charles Caldwell, A.M. M.D. senior vice-president of the Academy.  ●  1799

Caldwell, Charles, 1772-1853.  ●  An eulogium to the memory of Dr. Samuel Cooper, delivered, by appointment, before the Philadelphia Medical Society, on the fourth day of March, 1799. / By Charles Caldwell, A.M. M.D. a member of the Society.  ●  1799

Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.  ●  A plumb pudding for the humane, chaste, valiant, enlightened Peter Porcupine. By his obliged friend, Mathew Carey. ; [four lines of quotations]  ●  1799

Chisholm, Colin, 1755-1825.  ●  An essay on the malignant pestilential fever introduced into the West Indian Islands from Boullam, on the coast of Guinea, as it appeared in 1793 and 1794. By C. Chisholm, M.D. and surgeon to His Majesty's ordnance in Grenada. ; To which is annexed, a description of the American yellow fever, which prevailed at Charleston in 1748, in a letter from Dr. John Lining.  ●  1799

Church, James, d. 1801.  ●  The efficacy of Dr. Church's cough drops, demonstrated in the cure of coughs, colds, asthmas consumptions, invented and prepared by James Church, M.D. [Nine lines of quotations] : Illustrated with many remarkable and authentic facts. : To which is added, important information to the afflicted with rheumatism, lumbago, palsy, sprains, bruises, numbness, gout, rheumatic gout, itch, diseases of the eyes, nervous disorders, hysteric, epileptic, and other kinds of fits, inward weaknesses, head-ache, corns, worms, scurvy, : The medicines are sold genuine, (wholesale only) by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his dispensary, New-York; and by his appointment, at the places mentioned on the cover of this pamphlet.  ●  1799

Coffin, Paul, 1738-1821.  ●  A sermon, preached before His Honor Moses Gill, Esq. lieutenant-governor, the Honourable, the Council, Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. May 29, 1799, being the day of general election. By Rev. Paul Coffin, A.M. Pastor of the church in Buxton.  ●  1799

Condie, Thomas, 1775?-1814.  ●  History of the pestilence, commonly called yellow fever, which almost desolated Philadelphia, in the months of August, September October, 1798. / By Thomas Condie Richard Folwell.  ●  1799

Cosgrave, J.  ●  A genuine history of the lives and actions of the most notorious Irish highwaymen, Tories and Rapparees, from Redmond O'Hanlon, the famous gentleman-robber, to Cahier na Gappul, the great horse-catcher, who was executed at Maryborough, in August, 1735. : To which is added, The gold-finder: or, The history of Manus Mac Oneil, who under the appearance of a stupid, ignorant country fellow, (on the bog of Allen, by the help of his man Andrew) played the most notorious cheats, and remarkable tricks on the people of Ireland, that ever was known. : Also, the remarkable life of Gilder Roy, a murderer, ravisher, incendiary and highwayman, with several others, not in any former edition. / By J. Cosgrave.  ●  1799

Cox, Zachariah.  ●  An estimate of commercial advantages by way of the Mississippi and Mobile rivers, to the western country. Principles of a commercial system and the commencement and progress of a settlement on the Ohio River, to facilitate the same; with a statement of facts.  ●  1799

Cummings, Abraham, 1755-1827.  ●  The present times perilous. A sermon, preached at Sullivan, on the national fast, April 25, 1799. / By Abraham Cummings, A.M.  ●  1799

Daggett, David, 1764-1851.  ●  Sun-beams may be extracted from cucumbers, but the process is tedious. An oration, pronounced on the Fourth of July, 1799. At the request of the citizens of New-Haven. / By David Daggett.  ●  1799

Dewey, Sherman, 1772-1813.  ●  Account of a hail storm, which fell on part of the towns of Lebanon, Bozrah and Franklin, on the 15th of July, 1799; perhaps never equalled by any other ever known, not even in Egypt. / By Sherman Dewey. ; (Copy right secured.)  ●  1799

Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814.  ●  A collection of songs, selected from the works of Mr. Dibdin. ; To which are added, the newest and most favourite American patriotic songs. ; [Six lines of quotations]  ●  1799

Dobson, Thomas, 1751-1823.  ●  Letters on the existence and character of the Deity, and on the moral state of man.  ●  1799

Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751.  ●  The principles of the Christian religion: divided into lessons and adapted to the capacities of children.  ●  1799

Doggett, Simeon, 1765-1852.  ●  An oration, delivered at Taunton, on the 4th of July, 1799. By Simeon Doggett, Jun. A.M. Preceptor of Bristol Academy. ; [Four lines from Virgil]  ●  1799

Ducray-Duminil, M. (François Guillaume), 1761-1819.  ●  Ambrose and Eleanor, or The adventures of two children deserted on an uninhabited island. (Translated from the French.) ; [One line of quotation] ; To which is added Auguste and Madelaine, a real history, by Miss Helen Maria Williams.  ●  1799

Edmond, David, 1778-1824.  ●  An oration, delivered in Ridgfield, on the Fourth of July, 1799, before a large concourse of people, assembled to commemorate their national independence. / By David Edmond.  ●  1799

Edwards, Jonathan, 1745-1801.  ●  A farewell sermon, to the people of Colebrook, delivered July 14th, 1799. By Jonathan Edwards, D.D. Resident [i.e., President] of Union College. ; Printed at the request of the hearers.  ●  1799

Emerson, William, 1769-1811.  ●  Piety and arms. A sermon, preached at the request of the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company, in Boston, June 3, 1799; the anniversary of their election of officers. / By William Emerson.  ●  1799

Fisher, Jacob, 1758 or 9-1840.  ●  An oration, pronounced at Kennebunk, on the fourth day of July, 1799; being the anniversary of American independence. By Dr. Jacob Fisher. ; [Five lines of quotations]  ●  1799

Fiske, Samuel, 1769-1834.  ●  An oration pronounced at Claremont, on the anniversary of American independence. July 4th, 1799. By Samuel Fiske, A.M. ; [Three lines of quotation]  ●  1799

Folwell, Richard, 1768?-1814.  ●  Short history of the yellow fever, that broke out in the city of Philadelphia, in July 1797: with a list of the dead; of the donations for the relief of the poor, and a variety of other interesting particulars.  ●  1799

Forsyth, William.  ●  Palida mors, aequa pulsat pede, pauperum tabernas, regumque terres. A sermon, preached at Windsor, October 10, 1799, before His Excellency the governor, the lieutenant-governor and Council, and the House of Representatives, of the state of Vermont. / By William Forsyth, A.M.  ●  1799

Fowler, Abraham, 1745-1815.  ●  A farewell sermon, delivered at Salem, in Waterbury, April 17, 1799, / by the Rev. Abraham Fowler, late Pastor of the Church in that society.  ●  1799

Grant, Thomas.  ●  A sermon, delivered at Flemington, on the 4th of July, 1799. By Thomas Grant, A.M. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Amwell, New-Jersey. ; Published by request.  ●  1799

Hardie, James, 1758-1826.  ●  An account of the malignant fever, lalely [sic] prevalent in the city of New-York. Containing I. A narrative of its rise, progress and decline, with the opinions of some medical gentlemen, with respect to its origin, II. The manner in which the poor were relieved during this awful calamity. III. A list of the donations, which have been presented to the committee for the relief of the sick and indigent. IV. A list of the names of the dead, arranged in alphabetical order, with their professions or occupations, and as far as was practicable to obtain information, the names of the countries of which they were natives. V. A comparative view of the fever of the year 1798, with that of the year 1795. / By James Hardie, A.M. ; Copy-right secured according to act of Congress.  ●  1799

Harris, Thaddeus Mason, 1768-1842.  ●  A discourse, addressed to the Religious Society of Young Men in Dorchester, on the termination of one hundred years from the time of its establishment. / By the Rev. Thaddeus Mason Harris. ; [Two lines from John]  ●  1799

Haswell, Anthony, 1756-1816.  ●  An oration, delivered at Bennington, Vermont, August 16th, 1799. In commemoration of the Battle of Bennington. : Published at the request of the audience. / By Anthony Haswell. ; [Five lines of verse]  ●  1799

Haven, Samuel, 1771-1847.  ●  An oration, spoken at Dedham, on the Fourth of July, 1799, at the request of a number of the inhabitants of that town, and its vicinity, who assembled to commemorate American independence. / By Samuel Haven.  ●  1799

Hay, George, 1765-1830.  ●  An essay on the liberty of the press; respectfully inscribed to the republican printers throughout the United States. / By Hortensius.  ●  1799

Hobby, William J., d. 1841.  ●  An oration delivered in St. Paul's Church, Augusta, on the Fourth of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, being the twenty-third anniversary of American independence. / By William J. Hobby, Esq.  ●  1799

Hobson, John.  ●  Prospectus of a plan of instruction for the young of both sexes, including a course of liberal education for each. : Dedicated to the parents of those children whose tuition the author has superintended during his residence in Philadelphia. / By John Hobson. ; [Two lines of quotation]  ●  1799

Hubbard, John, 1759-1810.  ●  An oration, pronounced at Walpole, on the anniversary of American independence; July 4th, 1799. By John Hubbard, Esq.  ●  1799

James, Robert.  ●  The case of Robert James, with the particulars of his trial, observations, and depositions, taken since.  ●  1799

Johnson, Thomas.  ●  Remarks on some principles contained in the Presbyterian system, or Confession of faith: likewise, remarks on the necessity of supporting Gospel ministers, according to Gospel rules. / By Thomas Johnson, of Pelham.  ●  1799

Knight, Dr. (John), d. 1838.  ●  A remarkable narrative of an expedition against the Indians with an account of the barbarous execution of Col. Crawford, and Dr. Knight's escape from captivity.  ●  1799

Kotzebue, August von, 1761-1819.  ●  The constant lover; or, William and Jeanette; a tale. / From the German of Augustus von Kotzebue, author of The stranger, Lovers' vows, Self immolation, Virgin of the sun, ; To which is prefixed, an account of the literary life of the author. ; Two volumes in one.  ●  1799

Lady of distinction.  ●  The glebe house, a tale. / By a lady of distinction.  ●  1799

Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.  ●  An answer to the Joint Committee of the Select and Common Councils of Philadelphia, on the subject of a plan for supplying the city with water,  ●  1799

Lee, Silas, 1760-1814.  ●  An oration, delivered at Wiscasset, at the request of the inhabitants, on the Fourth of July, 1799. By Silas Lee. ; [Two lines from Mallet du Pan]  ●  1799

Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818.  ●  Ambrosio; or, The monk. A romance. / By M.G. Lewis, Esq. M.P. author of "Castle spectre," ; Three volumes in two. ; Vol. I[-II].  ●  1799

Lewis, Zechariah, 1773-1840.  ●  An oration, on the apparent, and the real political situation of the United States, pronounced before the Connecticut Society of Cincinnati, assembled, at New-Haven, for the celebration of American independence, July the 4th, 1799. / By Zechariah Lewis, a tutor of Yale College.  ●  1799

Lining, John, 1708-1760.  ●  A description of the American yellow fever, which prevailed at Charleston, in South Carolina, in the year 1748. By Doctor John Lining, physician at Charleston.  ●  1799

Lowell, John, 1769-1840.  ●  An oration, pronounced July 4, 1799, at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Boston, in commemoration of the anniversary of American independence. / By John Lowell, Jun. ; [Fourteen lines of quotations]  ●  1799

Lyman, Joseph, 1749-1828.  ●  The advantages and praises of wisdom. A sermon, delivered at Deerfield,--Jan 1, A.D. 1799, at the opening of the academy in that town; from Proverbs, XII, 8. "A man shall be commended according to his wisdom." / By the Rev. Joseph Lyman, A.M. one of the Trustees of said academy.  ●  1799

Lyon, Patrick, d. 1829.  ●  The narrative of Patrick Lyon, who suffered three months severe imprisonment in Philadelphia gaol; on merely a vague suspicion, of being concerned in the robbery of the Bank of Pennsylvania: : with his remarks thereon.  ●  1799

Marshall, Charles, d. 1818.  ●  An introduction to the knowledge and practice of gardening, by Charles Marshall, Vicar of Brixworth, Northamptonshire. ; [Three lines from Bacon] ; To which is added, An essay on quick-lime, as a cement and as a manure, by James Anderson, LL.D. F.R.S. F.A.S.S. ; Vol. I[-II].  ●  1799

Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820.  ●  An oration, delivered in the First Congregational Meeting-House, in Providence, on the fourth of July, 1799. By Jonathan Maxcy, A.M. President of Rhode-Island College.  ●  1799

McMillan, Mr.  ●  Julia; or The adventures of a curate's daughter. By Mr. McMillan.  ●  1799

Moore, George, fl. 1797-1811.  ●  Grasville Abbey: a romance. : In two volumes. Vol. I[-II]. : [Three lines of verse]  ●  1799

Morton, Sarah Wentworth, 1759-1846.  ●  The virtues of society. A tale, founded on fact. / By the author of The virtues of nature. ; [Two lines from Cartwright] ; Published according to act of Congress.  ●  1799

Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826.  ●  The English reader: or, Pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers. Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue. : With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading. / By Lindley Murray, author of "English grammar adapted to the different classes of learners,"  ●  1799

New York (N.Y.). Committee of Health.  ●  Letters from the health-office, submitted to the Common Council, of the City of New-York. By Richard Bayley.  ●  1799

Newcomb, Richard E. (Richard English), 1770-1849.  ●  An oration, spoken at Greenfield, on the anniversary of American independence, July 4th, 1799. : By Richard E. Newcomb, Esq.  ●  1799

Osborn, Sarah, 1714-1796.  ●  Memoirs of the life of Mrs. Sarah Osborn, who died at Newport, Rhodeisland, on the second day of August, 1796. In the eighty third year of her age. / By Samuel Hopkins, D.D. Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Newport.  ●  1799

Osgood, Nathan, 1754-1841.  ●  An oration, delivered at Rutland; in the state of Vermont, on the anniversary of American independence, July 4th, 1799. By Nathan Osgood, Esq.  ●  1799

Parish, Elijah, 1762-1825.  ●  An oration delivered at Byfield July 4, 1799. By Rev. Elijah Parish, A.M.  ●  1799

Patterson, Mrs.  ●  The unfortunate lovers, and cruel parents. A very interesting tale. Founded on fact. / Written by Mrs. Patterson.  ●  1799