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Agricultural biography containing a notice of the life and writings of the British authors on agriculture, from the earliest date in 1480 to the present time

By Donaldson, John.
London Printed for the Author 1854 .
vii (i.e. viii), 137, [1] p. 26 cm..

Contrasts, or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and similar buildings of the present day shewing the present decay of taste ...

By Pugin, A. Welby.
London Printed for the author and published by him at St. Marie's Grange, near Salisbury 1836 .
iv, 50 p. 29 cm..

Suggestions sent to the commissioners appointed to inquire into the laws of real property with minutes of the evidence given before them

By Tyrrell, John.
London Printed for the author 1829 .
xxiii, 388, cx, [60] p. 24 cm..

Index monasticus, or, The abbeys and other monasteries, alien priories, friaries, colleges, collegiate churches, and hospitals, with their dependencies, formerly established in the diocese of Norwich and the ancient kingdom of East Anglia

By Taylor, Richard C..
London Printed for the author by Richard and Arthur Taylor 1821 .
[12], xxxii, 132 p., [5] leaves of plates (some folded) 39 cm..

The Practical Architect's Ready Assistant or, Builder's complete companion: exhibiting in a comprehensive form the standard prices, and the various trades connected with it ... Also, The Timber Merchant's Assistant ... Embellished with ... engravings.

By Stitt, William.
Dublin Printed for the Author, by James Charles 1819 .
358 p. 8o.

Hallamshire. The history and topography of the parish of Sheffield in the county of York with historical and descriptive notices of the parishes of Ecclesfield, Hansworth, Treeton, and Whiston, and of the chapelry of Bradfield

By Hunter, Joseph.
London Printed for the author, by Richard and Arthur Taylor ... Published by Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, and Jones 1819 .
x, [2], 299 p., [9] leaves of plates 38 cm..

A general view of the agriculture of the East-Riding of Yorkshire published by order of the Board of Agriculture

By Strickland, H. E..
York Printed for the Author 1812 .
viii, 332, [1] p., [4] folded leaves of plates, [6] leaves of plates 22 cm..

The history and antiquities of the county of Rutland compiled from the works of the most approved historians, national records, and other authentic documents, public and private

By Blore, Thomas.
Stanford printed for the author by R. Newcomb & Son 1811 .
[8], 230, [6] p. 59 cm..

The practical surveyor being a treatise on surveying, designed for the use of schools

By Furnass, John.
Newcastle Printed for the author, by S. Hodgson ; and sold by E. Chanley [etc.] 1809 .
ix, [1], 179 p., [12] leaves of plates (some folded) 24 cm..

A complete system of practical arithmetic with various branches in the mathematics: adapted for the use of the Gentleman and Scholar, as well as for the man of business. The whole interspersed with A great Variety of useful Questions worked at full Length. Adorned with Proper Plates, Cuts, and Tables, In order to excite the Curiosity, and form the Minds of Youth. To which is added, By way of appendix, Book-Keeping, by Single and Double Entry, with different Forms of Acquittances, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. By William Taylor, Teacher of the Mathematics, and Land-Surveyor

By Taylor, William.
Birmingham printed for the author; sold by Pearson and Rollason, in High-Street, and R. Baldwin, Pater-Noster Row, London 1783 .
xv, [1], 586, [6] p., plates 8o.

The Young Surveyor's Assistant Shewing The readiest, plainest, and truest methods, for the Measuring and Mapping all Sorts of Lands and Waters; the taking of Heights and Distances; the Tracing and Laying down any Angular Figures whatever, by the Universal Plane Table. This Instrument, for the Smallness of its Size, and the Certainty of its Use, is preferable to any other Instrument yet invented; and will be found of the greatest Utility to all Persons concerned in Land-Surveying, Gardening, or any Branch where the Measuring, or Plotting of Ground is required. To which are added, all the Rules and Tables proper for the taking and casting up a Survey, the purchasing of Leases, &c. By Michael Searles, ... To be had of the inventor, and of Mr. Cole, ... London. ...

By Searles, Michael.
[London] Printed for the author: and sold by the booksellers in town and country 1780 .
40p., plates 8o.

A compleat treatise on perspective in theory and practice; on the true principles of Dr. Brook Taylor. Made Clear, in Theory, by Various Moveable Schemes, and Diagrams; and Reduced to Practice, in the Most Familiar and Intelligent Manner, Shewing How to Delineate All Kinds of Regular Objects, by Rule. The Theory and Projection of Shadows, by Sun-Shine, and by Candle-Light. The Effects of Reflected Light, on Objects; their Reflected Images, on the Surface of Water, and on Polished, Plane Surfaces, in all Positions. The Whole Explicitly Treated; and Illustrated, in a Great Variety of Familiar Examples. in four books. An Elegant Frontispiece, and Forty-Eight Plates. Containing Diagrams, Views, and Original Designs, in Architecture, &c. Neatly Engraved. All Originals; Invented, delineated, and, great part, engraved by the Author. Thomas Malton

By Malton, Thomas.
London printed for the author; and sold by Messrs. Robson, in Bond-Street; Becket, Adelphi, Strand; Taylor, near Great Turn-Stile, Holborn; Dilly, in the Poultry; and by the author, No. 56, Poland-Street, Oxford Road, near the Pantheon 1778 .
[4], iv, [8], 8, 296 p., plates 2o.

The true theory and practice of husbandry deduced from philosophical researches, and experience. To which is annexed, (illustrated with copper-plates) a compendium of mechanics: calculated to assist the husbandman in the choice and construction of every implement peculiar to his business: and others particularly useful in a commercial country. By Cuthbert Clarke

By Clarke, Cuthbert.
London printed for the author; and sold by G. Robinson, in Paternoster-Row; and T. Slack, in Newcastle 1777 .
xii, 363, [1] p., plates 4o.

A treatise on building in water In two parts. Part I. Particularly relative to the repair and re-building of Essex-Bridge, Dublin, and Bridge-Building in general, with Plans properly suited to the Re-Building of Ormond-Bridge. Part II. Concerning an attempt to contrive and introduce quick and cheap methods, for erecting substantial Stone-Buildings and other Works, in fresh and salt Water, quaking Bogs or Morasses, for various Purposes; fully laid down and clearly demonstrated, by Twelve Practical Propositions, but not in any Case exceeding ten Fathom deep: Together, with a Plan for a spacious and a commodious Harbour for the Downs in England, projecting to 20 Feet deep at low Water. Principally addressed and peculiarly adapted to young and unexperienced Readers. Illustrated with sixty-three copper-plates. By George Semple

By Semple, George.
Dublin printed for the author, by J. A. Husband, (no. 28.) Abbey-Street 1776 .
[8], 157, [1] p., 63 plates 4o.

A new system of husbandry From experiments never before made public. With tables shewing the expence and profit of each crop. How to stock Farms to the best Advantage. How the Crops are to follow each other by the Way of Rotation. Of Trench-Plowing, shewing how to raise good Crops without Manure. On Rearing, Breeding, and Feeding Cattle. Of a new discovered cheap Food for Cattle. A Description of a most valuable moving Sheep-House for eating Turnips on the Ground. Of Cabbage Husbandry. Of the Naked Wheat, &c. Of all Sorts of Manures, Marles, Clays, Sands, &c. With many chosen Receipts for the Cure of all Sorts of Cattle. All which are calculated both for the Profit and Amusement of the Country Gentleman and Farmer. To which are Annexed a few Hints particularly and humbly offered for the Perusal of the Legislature. By C. Varlo, Esq. In three volumes. ...

By Varlo, Charles.
London printed for the author 1774 .
3v., table 8o.

Tables for the easy valuing of estates, from one shilling to five pounds per acre: also the parts of an acre, from three roods to one perch. By Bernard Scale, ... 1771

By Scale, Bernard.
[London] Printed for the author, & sold by T. Cadell in the Strand, & all the principal booksellers in town & country 1771 .
vii, [1], 107, [1] p., plate 8o.

Geodaesia improved or, a new and correct method of surveying made exceeding easy. In two parts. Part I, Teacheth to measure, divide, and delineate, any Quantity of Land both accessible and inaccessible, whether Meadows, Pasture, Fields, Woods, Water, Commons, Forests, Manors, &c. by the chain only, whose Dimensions are cast up by the pen, and consequently freed from the errors of estimation that unavoidably attend the Scale and Protractor. With necessary Directions to map elegantly. Part II, Introduces Instruments, Trigonometry, preparative Remarks on the Earth's Superficies; and teacheth the invaluable Method of casting up the Dimensions of Instruments by the pen several Ways, all agreeing, &c. &c. With a most useful appendix Concerning the practical Methods of measuring Timber, Hay, Marl Pits, Bricklayers and Plaisterers Work. The whole being illustrated with proper Definitions, Problems, Rules, Examples, Explanations, and emblematical Types, rendered uncommonly easy. By A. Burns, Teacher of the Mathematics in Tarporley, Cheshire.

By Burns, Arthur.
Chester printed for the author, and sold by J. Poole in Chester; and by all other booksellers in Great-Britain and Ireland 1771 .
[10], ii, [2], iv-x, 353, [3] p., V plates 8o.

Three tracts on the corn-trade and corn-laws Viz. 1. A short Essay on the Corn-Trade and the Corn-Laws, containing, a general relation of the present method of carrying on the Corn-Trade, and the Purport of the Laws relating thereto in this Kingdom, first printed in 1758. 2. Considerations on the Laws relating to the Importation and Exportation of Corn, being an inquiry what alteration may be made in them for the benefit of the Public, wrote in the beginning of the year 1759. 3. A Collection of Papers relative to the Price, Exportation, and Importation of Corn, with some Observations and Calculations, shewing what the Nation may be supposed to have gained by giving the Bounty on the Exportation, what the quantity of each sort of Corn annually Consumed, Exported, Imported, and Grown may amount to, and the Proportions they severally bear each to the other. to which is added, a supplement. Containing several papers and calculations which tend to explain and confirm what is advanced in the foregoing tracts

By Smith, Charles.
London printed for the author, and sold by J. Brotherton, at the Bible in Cornhill 1766 .
iv, 210, [2] p. 8o.

London and Westminster improved illustrated by plans. To which is prefixed, A discourse on publick magnificence; with observations on the state of arts and artists in this kingdom, wherein the Study of the Polite Arts is recommended as necessary to a liberal Education: concluded by some proposals relative to places not laid down in the plans. By John Gwynn

By Gwynn, John.
London printed for the author. Sold by Mr. Dodsley, and at Mr. Dalton's print-warehouse in Pall-Mall, Mr. Bathoe in the Strand, Mr. Davies in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden, and by Mr. Longman in Pater-Noster-Row 1766 .
xv, [1], 132 p., plates 4o.

The gentleman and cabinet-maker's director being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of household furniture, in the most fashionable taste. Including a great Variety of Chairs, Sofas, Beds, and Couches; China-Tables, Dressing-Tables, Shaving-Tables, Bason-Stands, and Teakettle-Stands; Frames for Marble-Slabs, Bureau-Dressing-Tables, and Commodes; Writing-Tables, and Library-Tables; Library-Book-Cases, Organ-Cases for private Rooms, or Churches, Desks, and Book-Cases; Dressing and Writing-Tables with Book-Cases, Toilets, Cabinets, and Cloaths-Presses; China-Cases, China-Shelves, and Book-Shelves; Candle-Stands, Terms for Busts, Stands for China Jars, and Pedestals; Cisterns for Water, Lanthorns, and Chandeliers; Fire-Screens, Brackets, and Clock-Cases; Pier-Glasses, and Table-Frames; Girandoles, Chimney-Pieces, and Picture-Frames; Stove-Grates, Boarders, Frets, Chinese-Railing, and Brass-Work, for Furniture. And Other Ornaments. To which is Prefixed. A Short Explanation of the Five Orders of Architecture; with Proper Directions for executing the most difficult Pieces, the Mouldings being exhibited at large, and the Dimensions of each Design specified. The Whole comprehended in Two Hundred Copper-Plates, neatly engraved. Calculated to improve and refine the present Taste, and suited to the Fancy and Circumstances of Persons in all Degrees of Life. By Thomas Chippendale, Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer, in St. Martin's Lane, London.

By Chippendale, Thomas.
London printed for the author, and sold at his House, in St. Martin's Lane; also by T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, in the Strand 1762 .
[6], 20 p., CC plates 2o.

The natural history of Cornwall The air, climate, waters, rivers, lakes, sea and tides; of the stones, semimetals, Metals, Tin, and the manner of mining; The Constitution of the Stannaries; Iron, Copper, Silver, Lead, and Gold, found in Cornwall. Vegetables, Rare Birds, Fishes, Shells, Reptiles, and Quadrupeds: of the inhabitants, Their Manners, Customs, Plays or Interludes, Exercises, and Festivals; the Cornish Language, Trade, Tenures, and Arts. Illustrated with a new sheet map of the country, and twenty-eight folio copper-plates from Original Drawings taken on the Spot. By William Borlase, A. M. F. R. S. Rector of Ludgvan, and Author of the Antiquities of Cornwall

By Borlase, William.
Oxford printed for the author; by W. Jackson: sold by W. Sandby, at the Ship in Fleet-Street London; and the booksellers of Oxford 1758 .
xix, [1], 326, [2] p., plates 2o.

A complete system of interest and annuities founded upon new, easy and rational principles: ... To which is prefixed, ... I. The doctrine and application of decimals; ... III. The method of computing, ... By James Hardy

By Hardy, James.
London printed for the author; and to be had of him at Dunbar's paper-warehouse in Aldermanbury: and Mrs Walkers: also of the following booksellers; Mr Payne; and Mr Newbery 1753 .
[8], xxvii, [1], 144 p. 12o.

Complete tables of measuring for the easy and ready finding the content of any piece of work. Being exceeding useful and handy to all workmen (and others) ...

London printed for the author 1700 .
127, [1] p. 8o.

The faithfull surveyour discovering divers errours in land measuring; and shewing how to measure all manner of ground, and to plot it, and to shut it, and to prove the shutting, by the chain onely; as quickly, exactly, and with less help then with any instrument whatsoever: as also to take distances of a mile-space by the chain without measuring of them, and the situation of any building. Teaching likewise the making and use of a new and general instrument, called a pandoron; which, as exactly and with less charge, supplies the use of the plain-table, theodelete, quadrant, quadrat, circumferentor, and any other observing instrument. To this is added a discovery of divers secrets touching conveying and cleansing of water, flowing and drayning of grounds, quenching houses on fire, &c. With an appendix unfolding errours in board and timber-measure with directions for making a carpenters-ruler. By George Atvvell, aliàs Wells, now teacher of the mathematicks in Cambridge

By Atwell, George.
[Cambridge] Printed for the author, at the charges of Nathanael Rowls, Doctor of physick 1658 .
[16], 143, [1] p. 4o.