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An essay on the government of children : under three general heads, viz. health, manners, and education
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An essay on the government of children : under three general heads, viz. health, manners, and education

Date1763
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    Dimensions17 x 10 cm
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      ProvenanceGift of Dr. Edward Grant
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131062401898D
      Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
      Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
      Adams, John, 1750?-1814
      1789
      The lady's New-Year's gift, or, Advice to a daughter : under these following heads, viz. religion, husband, house, family and children, behaviour and conversation, friendships, censure, vanity and affectation, pride, diversions
      The lady's New-Year's gift, or, Advice to a daughter : under these following heads, viz. religion, husband, house, family and children, behaviour and conversation, friendships, censure, vanity and affectation, pride, diversions
      R. and J. Dodsley
      1756
      Essays in rhyme, on morals and manners
      Essays in rhyme, on morals and manners
      T. Miller
      1816
      The domestic physician: and traveller's medical companion: compiled from the practice of the most eminent physicians and surgeons viz. Sir Astley Cooper, Sir Henry Halford, Drs. Baillie, Latham ... Birckbeck, &c. &c. for parents and heads of families, for conductors of large establishments; for travellers, &c.
      The domestic physician: and traveller's medical companion: compiled from the practice of the most eminent physicians and surgeons viz. Sir Astley Cooper, Sir Henry Halford, Drs. Baillie, Latham ... Birckbeck, &c. &c. for parents and heads of families, for conductors of large establishments; for travellers, &c.
      American practitioner
      1838
      The speaker, or, Miscellaneous pieces : selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth, in reading and speaking : to which is prefixed An essay on elocution
      The speaker, or, Miscellaneous pieces : selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth, in reading and speaking : to which is prefixed An essay on elocution
      Enfield, William, 1741-1797
      1780
      Rally at Queen's Park against education Bill) (Garl Manners (left) Marshall Jawis (right) Wayne Samuelson Cowddlu (tall & balding) [Incomplete]
      Rally at Queen's Park against education Bill) (Garl Manners (left) Marshall Jawis (right) Wayne Samuelson Cowddlu (tall & balding) [Incomplete]
      Edwards, Peter
      11/27/1997
      Book cover; brown marbling with red spine.
      Stories of Old Daniel, or, Tales of wonder and delight : containing narratives of foreign countries and manners, and designed as an introduction to the study of voyages, travels, and history in general.
      Moore, Margaret King, 1772-1835
      1820
      Gee, what awful table manners!, A group of children who came to the Metro Zoo to wish gorillas Tabitha and Natasha bon voyage yesterday are engrossed (...)
      Gee, what awful table manners!, A group of children who came to the Metro Zoo to wish gorillas Tabitha and Natasha bon voyage yesterday are engrossed (...)
      Bull, Ron
      4/15/1984
      Lessons for children, or, Rudiments of good manners, morals, and humanity
      Lessons for children, or, Rudiments of good manners, morals, and humanity
      Fenwick, E. (Eliza)
      1813
      Scenes for the young, or, Pleasing tales calculated to promote good manners and a love of virtue in children
      Scenes for the young, or, Pleasing tales calculated to promote good manners and a love of virtue in children
      Darton & Harvey (London, England)
      1807
      Miss Manners, author Judith Martin, says manners make life run smoothly
      Miss Manners, author Judith Martin, says manners make life run smoothly
      Spremo, Boris
      9/16/1982
      Juvenile pieces : designed for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes : to which is now prefixed, An essay on the education of youth : pointing out those branches of knowledge most useful in the present state of society, and enumerating publications under each branch of knowledge conducive to mental improvement
      Juvenile pieces : designed for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes : to which is now prefixed, An essay on the education of youth : pointing out those branches of knowledge most useful in the present state of society, and enumerating publications under each branch of knowledge conducive to mental improvement
      B. Crosby and Co.
      1804