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Chrestomathia : being a collection of papers, explanatory of the design of an institution, proposed to be set on foot, under the name of the Chrestomathic day school, or Chrestomathic school, for the extension of the new system of instruction to the higher branches of learning, for the use of the middling and higher ranks in life / by Jeremy Bentham, esq.

Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832.

London : Printed for Messrs. Payne and Foss, and R. Hunter, by J. M'Creery, 1815.

PML 78765

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Lessons in elocution, or, A selection of pieces in prose and verse : for the improvement of youth in reading and speaking : to which are prefixed, elements of gesture, illustrated by four plates, and rules for expressing with propriety the various passions, &c. of the mind. Also, an appendix, containing concise lessons on a new plan / by William Scott.

Scott, William, 1750-1804.

Baltimore [Md.] : Printed and sold by William Warner, 1814.

PML 87848

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The drawing school for little masters and misses : containing the most easy and concise rules for learning to draw, without the assistance of a teacher. Embellished with a great variety of figures curiously designed : To which are added, the whole art of kite making; and the author's new discoveries in the preparation of water colours / By Master Michael Angelo.

Angelo, Michael, active 18th century.

London : Printed for T. Carnan ..., 1773.

PML 86592

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Chrestomathia : being a collection of papers, explanatory of the design of an institution, proposed to be set on foot, under the name of the Chrestomathic Day School, or Chrestomathic School, for the extension of the new system of instruction to the higher branches of learning, for the use of the middling and higher ranks in life / by Jeremy Bentham.

Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832.

London : Printed for Payne and Foss, and R. Hunter, by J. M'Creery, 1816-1817.

PML 136463

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Apparitions, or, The mystery of ghosts, hobgoblins, and haunted houses developed : being a collection of entertaining stories founded on fact, and selected for the purpose of eradicating those ridiculous fears, which the ignorant, the weak, and the superstitious are but too apt to encourage, for want of properly examining into the causes of such absurd impositions / by Joseph Taylor.

Taylor, Joseph, 1761 or 2-1844.

London : Printed by Macdonald and Son for Lackington, Allen and Co., 1814.

PML 128019

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Nurse Dandlem's little repository of great instruction for all who would be good and noble. : Containing among other interesting particulars the surprising adventures of little Wake Wilful, and his happy deliverance from the giant Grumbolumbo. / written by the famous Prussian, and translated into all the languages of the world for the sole amusement of the chickabiddy generation.

London : Printed and sold by John Marshall, at no. 4, Aldermary Church Yard, in Bow Lane; and no. 17, Queen Street, Cheapside, [ca. 1787-1798]

PML 89087

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A grammar of the English language, in a series of letters : intended for the use of schools and of young persons in general ; but more especially for the use of soldiers, sailors, apprentices, and plough-boys / by William Cobbett ; to which are added, six lessons, intended to prevent statesmen from using false grammar and from writing in an awkward manner.

Cobbett, William, 1763-1835.

London : published by William Cobbett, 1831.

PML 144737

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For the benefit of Mr. Incledon, Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Tuesday, June 8, 1913 : will be acted, 17th time, an opera (by the late General Burgoyne) called The lord of the manor ... and, for that night only, G.A. Stevens's celebrated description of A storm ... to which will be added the farce of Killing no murder.

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PMC 1216

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[London] : Printed by E. Macleish, [1813]

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This present evening, Monday, December 22, 1834, will be performed Planche's historical drama called The Regent ... After which, for the fourth time this season, the laughable interlude, in one act, of A lesson for lovers, or The young widow ... The whole to conclude with, by particular desire, the opera of Rob Roy, or Auld langsyne.

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PMC 1220.8

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[Edinburgh : publisher not identified, 1834].

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A Fiddler's Tale

A wonderful lineup of leading musicians including members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and National Symphony Orchestra perform Igor Stravinsky's iconic work L’Histoire du soldat, Wynton Marsalis' updated parable A Fiddler's Tale

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