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Chun and Si-ling : an historical romance : in which is introduced some account of the customs, manners, and moral conduct of the Chinese : designed for the instruction and amusement of youth
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Chun and Si-ling : an historical romance : in which is introduced some account of the customs, manners, and moral conduct of the Chinese : designed for the instruction and amusement of youth

Date1811
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    DimensionsCover size: 22 cm x 12 cm (8 11/16 in. x 4 3/4 in.)
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      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131053601589D
      Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1483021
      The history of the life and sufferings of Henry Grace, of Basingstoke in the county of Southampton. : Being a narrative of the hardships he underwent during several years captivity among the savages in North America, and of the cruelties they practise to their unhappy prisoners. In which is introduced an account of the several customs and manners of the different nations of Indians; as well as a compendious description of the soil, produce and various animals of those parts. Written by himself
      The history of the life and sufferings of Henry Grace, of Basingstoke in the county of Southampton. : Being a narrative of the hardships he underwent during several years captivity among the savages in North America, and of the cruelties they practise to their unhappy prisoners. In which is introduced an account of the several customs and manners of the different nations of Indians; as well as a compendious description of the soil, produce and various animals of those parts. Written by himself
      Grace, Henry, 1730?-
      1764
      A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
      A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
      J.D. Bemis and Co.
      1824
      A selection of some of the most interesting narratives, of outrages, committed by the Indians, in their wars, with the white people. Also, an account of their manners, customs, traditions, religious sentiments, mode of warfare, military tactics, discipline and encampments, treatment of prisoners, &c. which are better explained, and more minutely related, than has been heretofore done, by any other author on that subject. Many of the articles have never before appeared in print. The whole compiled from the best authorities
      A selection of some of the most interesting narratives, of outrages, committed by the Indians, in their wars, with the white people. Also, an account of their manners, customs, traditions, religious sentiments, mode of warfare, military tactics, discipline and encampments, treatment of prisoners, &c. which are better explained, and more minutely related, than has been heretofore done, by any other author on that subject. Many of the articles have never before appeared in print. The whole compiled from the best authorities
      Harrisburg Publishing Company
      1888
      A selection of some of the most interesting narratives, of outrages, committed by the Indians, in their wars, with the white people. Also, an account of their manners, customs, traditions, religious sentiments, mode of warfare, military tactics, discipline and encampments, treatment of prisoners, &c. which are better explained, and more minutely related, than has been heretofore done, by any other author on that subject. Many of the articles have never before appeared in print. The whole compiled from the best authorities
      A selection of some of the most interesting narratives, of outrages, committed by the Indians, in their wars, with the white people. Also, an account of their manners, customs, traditions, religious sentiments, mode of warfare, military tactics, discipline and encampments, treatment of prisoners, &c. which are better explained, and more minutely related, than has been heretofore done, by any other author on that subject. Many of the articles have never before appeared in print. The whole compiled from the best authorities
      Harrisburg Publishing Company
      1888
      Travels in the interior inhabited parts of North America in the years 1791 and 1792, in which is given an account of the manners and customs of the In(...)
      Travels in the interior inhabited parts of North America in the years 1791 and 1792, in which is given an account of the manners and customs of the In(...)
      Campbell, P. (Patrick)
      1793
      Voyages and travels of an Indian interpreter and trader describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians, with an account of the posts(...)
      Voyages and travels of an Indian interpreter and trader describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians, with an account of the posts(...)
      Long, J. (John), Indian trader
      1791
      A voyage of discovery to the strait of Magellan, with an account of the manners and customs of the inhabitants and of the natural productions of Patag(...)
      A voyage of discovery to the strait of Magellan, with an account of the manners and customs of the inhabitants and of the natural productions of Patag(...)
      Córdoba, Antonio de, 1485-1578
      1820 circa
      The natural history of North-Carolina, with an account of the trade, manners and customs of the Christian and Indian inhabitants
      The natural history of North-Carolina, with an account of the trade, manners and customs of the Christian and Indian inhabitants
      Brickell, John
      1737
      Rays of knowledge, or, Book of information and amusement : comprising (in the form of question and answer) an explanation of numerous old popular customs, ceremonies, and proverbs, derivations, origins, definitions, &c. Also a variety of miscellaneous subjects compiled for the instruction of youth
      Rays of knowledge, or, Book of information and amusement : comprising (in the form of question and answer) an explanation of numerous old popular customs, ceremonies, and proverbs, derivations, origins, definitions, &c. Also a variety of miscellaneous subjects compiled for the instruction of youth
      Darton & Clark
      1846
      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 knight of the rose : an allegorical tale, designed for the amusement and moral instruction of youth
      The knight of the rose : an allegorical tale, designed for the amusement and moral instruction of youth
      Peacock, Lucy, active 1785-1816
      1807
      The Esquimaux, their life, customs and manners
      The Esquimaux, their life, customs and manners
      Gazette Press
      1900?