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The first part of the institutes of the lawes of England, or, commentarie upon Littleton : not the name of a lawyer onely, but of the law it selfe...
The first part of the institutes of the lawes of England, or, commentarie upon Littleton : not the name of a lawyer onely, but of the law it selfe...
by Coke, Edward, Sir, 1552-1634; Great Britain. Laws, etc; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Littleton, Thomas, Sir, d. 1481; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on second leaf (first count.): "Dan Leonar..." Signature removed from second leaf. Inscribed on final leaf in Adams's hand: "The Case 360 of Dier is void & Wray Disowned it: sect 440. See page 227. Difference inter Disseisinam Abatement Intrusion Deforcement Usurpation & purposes [illegible]. of good Pleading Sect: 534th Boston 1785--."
Topics: Law -- Great Britain, Land tenure -- Great Britain, Estates (Law) -- Great Britain
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Journals of Congress, containing the proceedings from ... to ... : published by order of Congress
Journals of Congress, containing the proceedings from ... to ... : published by order of Congress
by United States. Continental Congress; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Title from vol. 1 t.p
Topic: Constitutional history
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Astronomical tables with precepts, both in English and Latin, for computing the places of the sun, moon, planets, and comets
Astronomical tables with precepts, both in English and Latin, for computing the places of the sun, moon, planets, and comets
by Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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In English and Latin
Topic: Astronomy
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Annales ecclesiastici : ex XII. Tomis Cæsaris Baronii S.R.E. presb. cardinalis, bibliothecarii apostolici, in epitomen redacti
Annales ecclesiastici : ex XII. Tomis Cæsaris Baronii S.R.E. presb. cardinalis, bibliothecarii apostolici, in epitomen redacti
by Sponde, Henry de, 1568-1643; Baronio, Cesare, 1538-1607; Kiefer, Eberhard, engraver; Hierat, Anton, fl. 1597-1627, publisher; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Engraved t.p. and engraved portrait of Cesare Baroni (inscribed "Eberh. Kiefer fc:")
Topics: Baronio, Cesare, 1538-1607, Church history
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Apophthegmata ex probatis Graecæ Latinaéque linguæ scriptoribus
Apophthegmata ex probatis Graecæ Latinaéque linguæ scriptoribus
by Lykosthenes, Konrad, 1518-1561; Erasmus, Desiderius, d. 1536; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Topics: Aphorisms and apothegms, Aphorisms and apothegms
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Journals of Congress, containing the proceedings from ... to ... : published by order of Congress
Journals of Congress, containing the proceedings from ... to ... : published by order of Congress
by United States. Continental Congress; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Topic: Constitutional history
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Histoire universelle de Jacques-Auguste de Thou : depuis 1543. jusqu'en 1607. Traduite sur l'édition latine de Londres ..
Histoire universelle de Jacques-Auguste de Thou : depuis 1543. jusqu'en 1607. Traduite sur l'édition latine de Londres ..
by Thou, Jacques-Auguste de, 1553-1617; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Desfontaines, M. l'abbé (Pierre-François Guyot), 1685-1745; Prévost, abbé, 1697-1763; Du Ryer, Pierre, d. 1658; Du Pont, Francois, d. ca. 1725; Fabre, Jean Claude, 1668-1753; Rigault, Nicolas, 1577-1654; Dupuy, Pierre, 1582-1651; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topics: Thou, François de, 1607-1642, History, Modern, Europe -- History 1517-1648 Early works to 1800,...
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The new art of lying : covered by Jesuites under the vaile of equivocation, discovered and disproved
The new art of lying : covered by Jesuites under the vaile of equivocation, discovered and disproved
by Mason, Henry, 1573?-1647; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy bound with numerous other items, all separately cataloged. Inscribed on first leaf, recto: "Thomas Prince his book."
Topics: Jesuits, Truthfulness and falsehood
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Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers
Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers
by Société typographique di Neuchâtel, publisher; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library); Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784; Alembert, Jean Le Rond d', 1717-1783; Pellet, J-L., publisher; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Issued with three more volumes, separately cataloged: Recueil de planches, por la nouvelle édition du Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, avec leur explication. Neufchâtel, Société typographique, 1779. Société typographique, 1779
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries, French
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Epitome adagiorum ex novissima D. Erasmi Rot. recognitione
Epitome adagiorum ex novissima D. Erasmi Rot. recognitione
by Erasmus, Desiderius, d. 1536; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Tappe, Eberhard; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on verso of first leaf: "B. Colman 1704."
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Divini Platonis Opera omnia quæ exstant : Marsilio Ficino interprete ... Argumentis perpetuis, & commentarijs quibusdam eiusdem Marsilij Ficini, ijsque nunc multò emendatiùs quàm antehac editis ... opus explanatum est ... Vita Platonis à Diogene Laertio ..
Divini Platonis Opera omnia quæ exstant : Marsilio Ficino interprete ... Argumentis perpetuis, & commentarijs quibusdam eiusdem Marsilij Ficini, ijsque nunc multò emendatiùs quàm antehac editis ... opus explanatum est ... Vita Platonis à Diogene Laertio ..
by Plato; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on t.p.: "John Quincy Adams." Separate leaf of annotations [in Greek] inserted between pp. 496-497. Item removed and stored separately.
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Niles' weekly register
Niles' weekly register
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March - September, 1813.
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Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
by Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727; Cotes, Roger, 1682-1716, ed; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Adams, Thomas Boylston, 1772-1832, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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T.p. printed in red and black
Topics: Mechanics, Celestial mechanics
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Historia Gotthorum, Vandalorum, & Langobardorum
Historia Gotthorum, Vandalorum, & Langobardorum
by Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645; Procopius; Jordanes, 6th cent; Isidore, of Seville, Saint, d. 636; Paul, the Deacon, ca. 720-799?; Elzevir, Louis, 1604-1670, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Topics: Germanic peoples, Goths, Vandals, Lombards
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Horse-hoeing husbandry : or, An essay on the principles of vegetation and tillage. Designed to introduce a new method of culture; whereby the produce of land will be increased, and the usual expence lessened. Together with accurate descriptions and cuts of the instruments employed in it
Horse-hoeing husbandry : or, An essay on the principles of vegetation and tillage. Designed to introduce a new method of culture; whereby the produce of land will be increased, and the usual expence lessened. Together with accurate descriptions and cuts of the instruments employed in it
by Tull, Jethro, 1674-1741; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on title page: "John Adams." Inscribed on first leaf: "85/"
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Topics: Agriculture, Tillage, Plows, Agricultural implements
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Thesaurus graecae poeseos; sive, Lexicon graeco-prosodiacum : versus, et synonyma ... epitheta, phrases, descriptiones, &c. ...
Thesaurus graecae poeseos; sive, Lexicon graeco-prosodiacum : versus, et synonyma ... epitheta, phrases, descriptiones, &c. ...
by Morell, Thomas, 1703-1784; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topic: Greek language -- Quantity
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Cyclomathesis : or, An easy introduction to the several branches of the mathematics; being principally designed for the instruction of young students, before they enter upon the more abtruse and difficult parts thereof
Cyclomathesis : or, An easy introduction to the several branches of the mathematics; being principally designed for the instruction of young students, before they enter upon the more abtruse and difficult parts thereof
by Emerson, William, 1701-1782; Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886, former owner. BRL; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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John Adams Library copy has two sets of v. 2-3: first edtion v. 1-3 bound together as Adams 770.EM3C v. 1; second edition v. 2-3 bound separately as Adams 770.EM3C v. 1 and v. 2
Topic: Mathematics
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Dionysiou Halikarnaseos ta heuriskomena, historika te kai rhetorika, syngrammata : Dionysii Halicarnassei scripta quae extant, omnia, et historica, et rhetorica. E veterum librorum auctoritate, doctorumq; hominum animadversionibus quamplurimis in locis emendata & interpolata; cum Latina versione ad Græci exemplaris fidem ... collata & conformata ... Addita fragmenta quædam, cum Glareani Chronologia, & duplici appendice. Additæ etiam notæ ... Adjecti præterea duo ... indices; alter graecus; alter, Latinus
Dionysiou Halikarnaseos ta heuriskomena, historika te kai rhetorika, syngrammata : Dionysii Halicarnassei scripta quae extant, omnia, et historica, et rhetorica. E veterum librorum auctoritate, doctorumq; hominum animadversionibus quamplurimis in locis emendata & interpolata; cum Latina versione ad Græci exemplaris fidem ... collata & conformata ... Addita fragmenta quædam, cum Glareani Chronologia, & duplici appendice. Additæ etiam notæ ... Adjecti præterea duo ... indices; alter graecus; alter, Latinus
by Dionysius, of Halicarnassus; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Sylburg, Friedrich, 1536-1596; Glareanus, Henricus, 1488-1563; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Estienne, Henri, 1531-1598; Vettori, Pietro, 1499-1585; Wechel, Andreas, d. 1581
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John Adams Library copy: minor annotations. John Adams Library copy stamped in red on title page with prior owner's mark.
Topics: History, Ancient, Rhetoric, Ancient
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Christophori Clavii Bambergensis ex Societate Jesu : in sphaeram Joannis de Sacro Bosco commentarius
Christophori Clavii Bambergensis ex Societate Jesu : in sphaeram Joannis de Sacro Bosco commentarius
by Clavius, Christoph, 1538-1612; Sacro Bosco, Joannes de, fl. 1230; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library (John Adams Library) BRL
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Title vignette (sphere)
Topic: Astronomy
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[Polybiou tou Lykorta Megalopolitou Historion ta sozomena] = Polybii Lycortæ F. Megalopolitani Historiarum libri qui supersunt
[Polybiou tou Lykorta Megalopolitou Historion ta sozomena] = Polybii Lycortæ F. Megalopolitani Historiarum libri qui supersunt
by Polybius; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Aeneas, Tacticus, 4th cent. B.C; Casaubon, Isaac, 1559-1614, tr; Gronovius, Jacobus, 1645-1716, ed; Janssonius van Waesberge, Johannes, fl. 1642-1681, publisher; Someren, Joannes van, publisher; Mathijsz, Severijn, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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t. 1. Historiarum libri V. E Polybii ... sexta-undecima historia excerpta. -- t. 2. E Polybii duodecima-septimadecima historia excerpta. Excerpta Legationum. Excerpta De virtutibus et vitiis. Fragmenta. Synopsis chronologica. Aeneae ... Commentarius Tacticus. Notae. Index. -- t. 3. Notae. Notes: Latin and Greek in parallel columns
Topics: History, Ancient, Siege warfare
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A defence of the constitutions of government of the United States of America
A defence of the constitutions of government of the United States of America
by Adams, John, 1735-1826; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topics: Constitutional history -- United States, Republics, Political science
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Demosthenous logoi eklektoi = Demosthenis selectæ orationes
Demosthenous logoi eklektoi = Demosthenis selectæ orationes
by Demosthenes; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Mounteney, Richard, 1707-1768; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy has signature removed from t.p. and pp. 2-40 contain detailed English translations between lines of Greek text in Adams's hand.
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Thesaurus temporum : Eusebii Pamphili Cæsareæ Palæstinæ Episcopi, Chronicorum canonum omnimodæ historiæ libri duo
Thesaurus temporum : Eusebii Pamphili Cæsareæ Palæstinæ Episcopi, Chronicorum canonum omnimodæ historiæ libri duo
by Eusebius, of Caesarea, Bishop of Caesarea, ca. 260-ca. 340; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Jerome, Saint, d. 419 or 20; Scaliger, Joseph Juste, 1540-1609; More, Alexander, 1616-1670; Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664, publisher; Hercules, Nicolaes, fl. 1655-1661, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Brunet
Topic: Chronology, Historical
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Adriani Heerebood ... Philosophia naturalis : novis commentariis partim è Nob. D. Cartesio, C.L. Berigando, H. Regio, aliisque præstantioribus hujus seculi philosophis petitis ... accedit ejusdem auctoris pneumatica
Adriani Heerebood ... Philosophia naturalis : novis commentariis partim è Nob. D. Cartesio, C.L. Berigando, H. Regio, aliisque præstantioribus hujus seculi philosophis petitis ... accedit ejusdem auctoris pneumatica
by Heereboord, Adrianus, 1614-1661; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Topics: Science, Physics, Philosophy, Modern, Theology, Philosophy, Theology
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Inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue : in two treatises
Inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue : in two treatises
by Hutcheson, Francis, 1694-1746; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Dedication signed: Francis Hutcheson
Topics: Ethics, Modern, Aesthetics
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Dictionnaire universel françois et latin : vulgairement appelé dictionnaire de Trévoux, contenant la signification & la définition des mots de l'une & de l'autre langue, avec leurs différens usages; les termes propres de chaque etat & de chaque profession : la description de toutes les choses naturelles & artificielles; leurs figures, leurs espèces, leurs propriétés: L'explication de tout ce que renferment les sciences & les arts, soit libéraux, soit méchaniques, &c. Avec des remarques d'érudition et de critique; Le tout tiré des plus excellens auteurs, des meilleurs lexicographes, etymologistes & glossaires, qui ont paru jusqu'ici en différentes langues
Dictionnaire universel françois et latin : vulgairement appelé dictionnaire de Trévoux, contenant la signification & la définition des mots de l'une & de l'autre langue, avec leurs différens usages; les termes propres de chaque etat & de chaque profession : la description de toutes les choses naturelles & artificielles; leurs figures, leurs espèces, leurs propriétés: L'explication de tout ce que renferment les sciences & les arts, soit libéraux, soit méchaniques, &c. Avec des remarques d'érudition et de critique; Le tout tiré des plus excellens auteurs, des meilleurs lexicographes, etymologistes & glossaires, qui ont paru jusqu'ici en différentes langues
by Furetière, Antoine, 1619-1688; Brillant, abbé, 18th cent; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Libraires associés (Paris, France), bookseller; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Topics: Encyclopedias and dictionaries, French, French language, Latin language
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Boston gazette, or Country journal
Boston gazette, or Country journal
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Title varies: Boston-gazette and country journal, Apr. 12, 1756-Apr. 5, 1779; Boston gazette and the country journal, Apr. 12, 1779-Dec. 30, 1793
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The Massachusetts state record and year book of general information ..
The Massachusetts state record and year book of general information ..
by Capen, Nahum, 1804-1886, ed; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Editor: 1847-1850, N. Capen
Topic: Almanacs, American
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[Polybiou tou Lykorta Megalopolitou Historion ta sozomena] = Polybii Lycortæ F. Megalopolitani Historiarum libri qui supersunt
[Polybiou tou Lykorta Megalopolitou Historion ta sozomena] = Polybii Lycortæ F. Megalopolitani Historiarum libri qui supersunt
by Polybius; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Aeneas, Tacticus, 4th cent. B.C; Casaubon, Isaac, 1559-1614, tr; Gronovius, Jacobus, 1645-1716, ed; Janssonius van Waesberge, Johannes, fl. 1642-1681, publisher; Someren, Joannes van, publisher; Mathijsz, Severijn, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy has separate advertisement inserted between p. 172-173, v. 1: printed business card (1 in. x 2 1/4 in.) reading "Geo. B. Bains & Sons, Manufacturers of Trunks, Bags and Satchels, 402 Market Street, Philadelphia." which has been removed and stored separately. t. 1. Historiarum libri V. E Polybii ... sexta-undecima historia excerpta. -- t. 2. E Polybii duodecima-septimadecima historia excerpta. Excerpta Legationum. Excerpta De virtutibus et vitiis. Fragmenta....
Topics: History, Ancient, Siege warfare
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Le grand dictionnaire géographique : historique et critique
Le grand dictionnaire géographique : historique et critique
by Bruzen de La Martinière, Antoine Augustin, 1662-1746; Faber, Emanuel Claudius; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Topic: Geography
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Good newes from New-England : or, A true relation of things very remarkable at the plantation of Plimoth in New-England ... Together with a relation of such religious and civill lawes and customes, as are in practise amongst the Indians ...
Good newes from New-England : or, A true relation of things very remarkable at the plantation of Plimoth in New-England ... Together with a relation of such religious and civill lawes and customes, as are in practise amongst the Indians ...
by Winslow, Edward, 1595-1655; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy bound with numerous other items, all separately cataloged. Inscribed on first leaf, recto: "Thomas Prince his book." Contains significant annotations in Prince's hand. John Adams's signature on title page, recto: "John Adams." Inscribed on title page, verso: "At a court of commissioners for settling, adjuting, and determining the boundary of the colony of Rhode Island eastward towards the province of the Massachusetts Bay. This Book was produced...
Topics: Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony), Massachusetts -- History New Plymouth, 1620-1691
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The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
by Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848, former owner
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The third edition. John Adams Library copy contains bookplate, v. 1-3: John Quincy Adams. John Adams's signature on first leaf, v. 1-3 : "John Adams."
Topics: Rome -- History Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D, Byzantine Empire -- History
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The history of France : from the earliest times, till the death of Louis Sixteenth. From the French of Velly, Villaret, Garnier, Mezeray, Daniel, and other eminent historians
The history of France : from the earliest times, till the death of Louis Sixteenth. From the French of Velly, Villaret, Garnier, Mezeray, Daniel, and other eminent historians
by Gifford, John, 1758-1818; Gifford, John, 1758-1818, ed; Duane, William, 1760-1835; Singleton, H., ill; Galland, John, engraver; Allardice, S. (Samuel), engraver; Bowes, Joseph, engraver; Seymour, Joseph H., engraver; Rollinson, William, 1762-1842, engraver; Smither, James, 1741-1797, engraver; Clarke, Thomas, engraver, engraver; Allen, Joel Knott, 1755-1825, engraver; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Includes index
Topics: France -- History -- To 1800, France -- History
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[A new Spanish grammar : more perfect than any hitherto publish'd. All the errors of the former being corrected, and the rules for learning that language much improv'd. To which is added, a vocabulary of the most necessary words. Also a collection of phrases and dialogues adapted to familiar discourse
[A new Spanish grammar : more perfect than any hitherto publish'd. All the errors of the former being corrected, and the rules for learning that language much improv'd. To which is added, a vocabulary of the most necessary words. Also a collection of phrases and dialogues adapted to familiar discourse
by Stevens, John, d. 1726; Puchol, Sebastian; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boscawen, William, 1752-1811, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Topic: Spanish language
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The military guide for young officers
The military guide for young officers
by Simes, Thomas; Dalrymple, Campbell. Extracts from a military essay; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); Great Britain. Adjutant-General's Office. The manual exercise; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Vol. 2 consists of "A new military, historical, and explanatory dictionary: including the Warriors gazetteer of places remarkable for sieges or battles. By Thomas Simes, esq. Philadelphia: Sold by Humphreys, Bell, and Aitken, M.DCC.LXXVI." (Also issued separately) "Extracts from a military essay, containing: reflections on the raising, arming, cloathing and discipline of the British infantry and cavalry. By Campbell Dalrymple, esq.; lieut. colonel to the King's own regiment of...
Topics: Great Britain. Army, Military art and science, Military art and science
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Plutarchi Chaeronensis : vitae parallelae, cum singulis aliquot. Graece et latine. Addunter variantes lectiones ex mss. codd. veteres & novae, doctorum virorum notae & emendationes, et indices accuratissimi
Plutarchi Chaeronensis : vitae parallelae, cum singulis aliquot. Graece et latine. Addunter variantes lectiones ex mss. codd. veteres & novae, doctorum virorum notae & emendationes, et indices accuratissimi
by Plutarch; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Bryan, Augustin, d. 1726, ed; Du Soul, Moyse, ed; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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A treatise on the law of bills of exchange and promissory notes
A treatise on the law of bills of exchange and promissory notes
by Kyd, Stewart, d. 1811; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886, former owner
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Topics: Bills of exchange -- Great Britain, Promissory notes -- Great Britain
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Logica, ontologia, et pneumatologia
Logica, ontologia, et pneumatologia
by Le Clerc, Jean, 1657-1736; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library (John Adams Library) BRL
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At head of title: Joannis Clerici
Topics: Logic, Ontology, Holy Spirit
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Ioan Henrici Alstedii Scientiarum omnium encyclopædiæ : tomus primus [-quartus] ...
Ioan Henrici Alstedii Scientiarum omnium encyclopædiæ : tomus primus [-quartus] ...
by Alsted, Johann Heinrich, 1588-1638; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Ravaud, Marc Antoine, fl. 1650-1664, printer; Huguetan, Jean-Antoine, fl. 1637-1664, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Tufts, Cotton, 1732-1815, former owner
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Contents: I. tomus primus continens operis partem priman & secundam ... : opus non tantum postremâ auctoris manu limatum ... sed etiam diligenter expurgatum. II. tomus secundus complectens unius operis partem tertiam ... III. tomus tertius complectens operis partem quartam, quintam & sextam ... IV. tomus quartus complectens unius operis partem septiman ..
Topic: Science -- Encyclopedias
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Hermanni Witsii Aegyptiaca et Dekaphylon : sive, De Aegyptiacorum sacrorum cum Hebraicis collatione libri tres. Et de decem tribubus Israelis liber singularis. Accessit diatribe de legione fulminatrice christianorum, sub imperatore Marco Aurelio Antonino
Hermanni Witsii Aegyptiaca et Dekaphylon : sive, De Aegyptiacorum sacrorum cum Hebraicis collatione libri tres. Et de decem tribubus Israelis liber singularis. Accessit diatribe de legione fulminatrice christianorum, sub imperatore Marco Aurelio Antonino
by Witsius, Herman, 1636-1708; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy has signature removed from t.p. Added engraved t.p. with title: Herm. Witsii Aegyptiaca. Fifth word of title transliterated from Greek. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Topics: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180, Lost tribes of Israel, Soldiers -- Rome, Egypt --...
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The report of several cases argued and adjudged in the Court of King's bench at Westminster : from the first year of King James the Second, to the tenth year of King William the Third [1685-1698]
The report of several cases argued and adjudged in the Court of King's bench at Westminster : from the first year of King James the Second, to the tenth year of King William the Third [1685-1698]
by Great Britain. Court of King's Bench; Comberbach, Roger, 1666?-1720?, reporter; Comberbach, Roger, d. 1757, ed; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL
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Topic: Law reports, digests, etc
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Formulae benè placitandi : a book of entries : containing variety of choice precedents, of counts, declarations, informations, pleas in barre and in abatement, continuances, replications, rejoynders, issues, verdicts, judgments after verdict, utlaries, recoveries, & avowries : and divers other pleadings in reall, personall and mixt actions ; of generall use to the students, clerks and practicers of the courts of Kings Bench, and Common Pleas at Westminster : which also may be applyed to the practice of all the inferiour courts of the common law of England. Collected from the manuscripts, aswell of some of the learned prothonotaries of the Court of Common Pleas, as of divers eminent practicers in the Court of Kings Bench. Methodically digested under apt titles with an exact table
Formulae benè placitandi : a book of entries : containing variety of choice precedents, of counts, declarations, informations, pleas in barre and in abatement, continuances, replications, rejoynders, issues, verdicts, judgments after verdict, utlaries, recoveries, & avowries : and divers other pleadings in reall, personall and mixt actions ; of generall use to the students, clerks and practicers of the courts of Kings Bench, and Common Pleas at Westminster : which also may be applyed to the practice of all the inferiour courts of the common law of England. Collected from the manuscripts, aswell of some of the learned prothonotaries of the Court of Common Pleas, as of divers eminent practicers in the Court of Kings Bench. Methodically digested under apt titles with an exact table
by Brown, William; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy has signature removed from title page. Inscribed on t.p. in other hand. Minor annotations.
Topics: Pleading -- Great Britain, Forms (Law) -- Great Britain
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The preceptor : containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts ..
The preceptor : containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts ..
by Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Head-pieces; tail-pieces; initials
Topic: Education
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The merchants map of commerce : wherein the universal manner and matter of trade is compendiously handled. The standard and current coins of sundry princes observed. The real and imaginary coins of accounts and exchanges expressed. The natural and artificial commodities of all countreys for transportation declared. The weights and measures of all eminent cities and towns of traffick, collected and reduced one into another, and all to the meridian of commerce practised in the famous city of London
The merchants map of commerce : wherein the universal manner and matter of trade is compendiously handled. The standard and current coins of sundry princes observed. The real and imaginary coins of accounts and exchanges expressed. The natural and artificial commodities of all countreys for transportation declared. The weights and measures of all eminent cities and towns of traffick, collected and reduced one into another, and all to the meridian of commerce practised in the famous city of London
by Roberts, Lewes, 1596-1640; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758, former owner; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Includes index
Topics: Commerce, Weights and measures, Coinage, Exchange, Balance of trade
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Ton Dionos tou Kassiou Romaikon historion biblia pente kai eikosi = Dionis Cassii Romanarum historiarum libri XXV
Ton Dionos tou Kassiou Romaikon historion biblia pente kai eikosi = Dionis Cassii Romanarum historiarum libri XXV
by Cassius Dio Cocceianus; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Xylander, Wilhelm, 1532-1576, tr; Estienne, Henri, 1531-1598, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on first leaf: "Petrus Thoreau." Signature removed from title page. Separate leaf of notes inserted between p. 356-357, inscribed in Adams's hand: "Mr. Adams is desired to translate into English or French the 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662 pages of Dion Cassius beginning..."; removed and stored separately.
Topic: Rome -- History
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Titi Livii Patavini historicorum romanorum principis, libri omnes superstites
Titi Livii Patavini historicorum romanorum principis, libri omnes superstites
by Livy; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Modius, François, 1556-1597; Gruterus, Janus, 1560-1627; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy transferred from the supervisors of the Temple and School Fund. Quincy, Mass., 1894
Topics: Tacitus, Cornelius, Rome -- History
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Histoire de la succession aux duchez de Cleves, Berg & Juliers, aux comtez de La Mark & de Ravensberg, et aux seigneuries de Ravesteir & de Winnendal : tirée des preuves authentiques produites par les hauts concurrens
Histoire de la succession aux duchez de Cleves, Berg & Juliers, aux comtez de La Mark & de Ravensberg, et aux seigneuries de Ravesteir & de Winnendal : tirée des preuves authentiques produites par les hauts concurrens
by Rousset de Missy, Jean, 1686-1762; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Errata on p. 386, v. 1
Topic: Cleve (Duchy) -- History
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The Iliad
The Iliad
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John Adams Library copy inscribed, v. 3-4: "John Adams." John Adams Library copy incomplete: wanting v. 1-2.
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Quinti Horatii Flacci opera
Quinti Horatii Flacci opera
by Horace; Desprez, Louis, 17th cent; Dacier, André, 1651-1722; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Publisher's advertisement: p. [620]
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Novum dictionarium tetraglotton : in quo voces Latinae omnes, & Graecae his respondentes, cum Gallica & Belgica singularum interpretatione, ordine Alphaberico proponuntur ...
Novum dictionarium tetraglotton : in quo voces Latinae omnes, & Graecae his respondentes, cum Gallica & Belgica singularum interpretatione, ordine Alphaberico proponuntur ...
by Martinez, Matthias, d. 1642; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Montanus, Arnoldus, 1625?-1683; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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"Novae Huic Editioni Accesserunt Plurimae voces, in aliis hactenus desideratae; Graecorum nominum genera simul & genitivi; omnium etiam syllabarum dubiarum quantitas, in gratiam Poetices Candidatorum, notulis superne indicata." Title page printed in red and black; t.p. woodcut vignette. Text printed in double columns; Latin printed in roman letters, Greek in the Greek alphabet, French in italics, and German in black letter.
Topic: Latin language -- Polyglot
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Analyse des infiniment petits
Analyse des infiniment petits
by L'Hospital, marquis de (Guillaume François Antoine), 1661-1704; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Paulian, Aimé-Henri, 1722-1801; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on half t.p.: "J.Q. Adams" in John Adams's hand. John Adams Library copy contains significant annotations in Adams's hand. Transcriptions of handwritten annotations available from Boston Public Library, Rare Books & Manuscripts Department.
Topics: Differential calculus, Mathematics
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The elements of navigation : containing the theory and practice, with all the necessary tables, to which is added, a treatise of marine fortification ...
The elements of navigation : containing the theory and practice, with all the necessary tables, to which is added, a treatise of marine fortification ...
by Robertson, J. (John), 1712-1776; Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886, former owner. BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Topics: Navigation, Nautical astronomy, Fortification
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The peerage of England : a complete view of the several orders of nobility ... together with an introduction, shewing the high and illustrious extraction of our most gracious sovereign: also an historical account of all the offices of state, usually filled by the nobility, the arms of the all the Lords spiritual and temporal, three useful plates teaching the art of heraldry, &c. &c. &c.
The peerage of England : a complete view of the several orders of nobility ... together with an introduction, shewing the high and illustrious extraction of our most gracious sovereign: also an historical account of all the offices of state, usually filled by the nobility, the arms of the all the Lords spiritual and temporal, three useful plates teaching the art of heraldry, &c. &c. &c.
by Kimber, Edward, 1719-1769; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topics: Nobility -- Great Britain, Heraldry -- Great Britain
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The history of the province of Massachusetts-Bay : from the charter of King William and Queen Mary, in 1691, until the year 1750
The history of the province of Massachusetts-Bay : from the charter of King William and Queen Mary, in 1691, until the year 1750
by Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library (John Adams Library) BRL
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Topic: Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
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An historical and chronological deduction of the origin of commerce : from the earliest accounts to the present time. Containing, an history of the great commercial interests of the British empire. To which is prefixed, an introduction, exhibiting a view of the ancient and modern state of Europe; of the importance of our colonies, and of the commerce, shipping, manufactures, fisheries, etc. of Great Britain and Ireland; and their influence on the landed interest. With an appendix, containing the modern politico-commercial geography of the several countries of Europe
An historical and chronological deduction of the origin of commerce : from the earliest accounts to the present time. Containing, an history of the great commercial interests of the British empire. To which is prefixed, an introduction, exhibiting a view of the ancient and modern state of Europe; of the importance of our colonies, and of the commerce, shipping, manufactures, fisheries, etc. of Great Britain and Ireland; and their influence on the landed interest. With an appendix, containing the modern politico-commercial geography of the several countries of Europe
by Anderson, Adam, 1692?-1765; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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Printed marginalia
Topic: Commerce
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History of Braintree, Massachusetts (1639-1708) : the north precinct of Braintree (1708-1792) and the town of Quincy (1792-1889)
History of Braintree, Massachusetts (1639-1708) : the north precinct of Braintree (1708-1792) and the town of Quincy (1792-1889)
by Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915, former owner
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Bound with 'Some Phases of Sexual Morality and Church Discipline,' which is separately cataloged. John Adams Library copy inscribed first leaf: "Deposited in the John Adams Library by C.F. Adams. Dec. 1891." No. 10 of 50 copies printed for private distribution.
Topics: Braintree (Mass.) -- History, Quincy (Mass.) -- History
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An ecclesiastical history, ancient and modern : from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century: in which the rise, progress, and variations of church power are considered in their connexion with the state of learning and philosophy, and the political history of Europe during that period
An ecclesiastical history, ancient and modern : from the birth of Christ, to the beginning of the present century: in which the rise, progress, and variations of church power are considered in their connexion with the state of learning and philosophy, and the political history of Europe during that period
by Mosheim, Johann Lorenz, 1694?-1755; Maclaine, Archibald, 1722-1804; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Translation of: Institutiones historiae ecclesiasticae antiquioris et recentioris
Topic: Church history
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Dictionarium historicum, geographicum, poeticum ... : gentium, hominum, deorum, gentilium ...
Dictionarium historicum, geographicum, poeticum ... : gentium, hominum, deorum, gentilium ...
by Estienne, Charles, 1504-ca. 1564; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Dumas, Charles Guillaume Frédéric, ca. 1725-1780, former owner; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on t.p.: "Cwf Dumas."
Topics: History -- Latin, Biography -- Latin, Classical dictionaries, Forms (Law) -- Great Britain
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The Roman antiquities of Dionysius Halicarnassensis
The Roman antiquities of Dionysius Halicarnassensis
by Dionysius, of Halicarnassus; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Spelman, Edward, d. 1767, tr; Polybius; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topics: Rome -- History Early works to 1800, Rome -- Antiquities Early works to 1800, Rome -- Politics and...
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[Thoukydidou tou Olorou, Peri tou Peloponnesiakou polemou biblia okto] = Thucydidis Olori filii, De Bello Peloponnesiaco libri octo. Idem Latinè, ex interpretatione Laurentii Vallæ, ab Henrico Stephano nuper recognita, quam Aemilius Portus, Francisci Porti Cretensis F. paternos commentarios accuratè sequutus, ab infinita grauissimorum errorum multitudine nouissimè repurgauit, magnaq[ue] diligentia passim expolitam innouauit
[Thoukydidou tou Olorou, Peri tou Peloponnesiakou polemou biblia okto] = Thucydidis Olori filii, De Bello Peloponnesiaco libri octo. Idem Latinè, ex interpretatione Laurentii Vallæ, ab Henrico Stephano nuper recognita, quam Aemilius Portus, Francisci Porti Cretensis F. paternos commentarios accuratè sequutus, ab infinita grauissimorum errorum multitudine nouissimè repurgauit, magnaq[ue] diligentia passim expolitam innouauit
by Thucydides; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Aubry, Jean, printer; Estienne, Henri, 1531-1598; Marnius, Claudius, d. 1610, printer; Portus, Aemilius, 1550-1614 or 15, commentator; Portus, Franciscus, 1511-1581, commentator; Valla, Lorenzo, 1406-1457; Wechel, Andreas, d. 1581 printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848, former owner
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John Adams Library copy inscribed: former owner's signature crossed out. John Adams Library copy inscribed: "J.Q. Adams."
Topic: Greece -- History Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C. Early works to 1800
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Cato's letters
Cato's letters
by Trenchard, John, 1662-1723; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Gordon, Thomas, d. 1750; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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"First published weekly in the London and British journals ... Written without any name, from Bath, as letters to the author of the London journal, who ... sign'd them Cato, and by that name they aferwards went."--Pref
Topics: Church and state -- Great Britain, Great Britain -- Politics and government, Great Britain --...
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Contes et nouvelles en vers
Contes et nouvelles en vers
by La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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The miscellaneous works of the late reverend and learned Conyers Middleton : containing all his writings, except the Life of Cicero: many of which were never before published. In four volumes
The miscellaneous works of the late reverend and learned Conyers Middleton : containing all his writings, except the Life of Cicero: many of which were never before published. In four volumes
by Middleton, Conyers, 1683-1750; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams Library copy contains significant annotations in Adams's hand. Transcriptions of handwritten annotations available from Boston Public Library, Rare Books & Manuscripts Department.
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The historye of Italye : a booke exceding profitable to be red: because it intreateth of the astate of many and dyuers common weales, how they haue bene, and now be gouerned
The historye of Italye : a booke exceding profitable to be red: because it intreateth of the astate of many and dyuers common weales, how they haue bene, and now be gouerned
by Thomas, William, d. 1554; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Signatures: [pi]A, [paragraph], A-Iii([pi]A4, T4 blank)
Topics: Italy -- History -- 476-1492, Italy -- Description and travel
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The elements of English conversation : with new, familiar and easy dialogues, each preceded by a suitable vocabulary in French, English, and Italian. Designed particularly for the use of schools
The elements of English conversation : with new, familiar and easy dialogues, each preceded by a suitable vocabulary in French, English, and Italian. Designed particularly for the use of schools
by Perrin, John; Chambaud, Louis, d. 1776; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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John Adams Library copy inscribed on t.p.: "Cha. T Clark 4th May 1818 Rome."
Topic: English language
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Alexandri Donati e Societate Jesu Roma vetus ac recens : utriusque ædificiis illustrata : in multis locis aucta, castigatior reddita, indice locupletissimo & figuris aeneis illustrata
Alexandri Donati e Societate Jesu Roma vetus ac recens : utriusque ædificiis illustrata : in multis locis aucta, castigatior reddita, indice locupletissimo & figuris aeneis illustrata
by Donati, Alessandro, 1584-1640; Janssonius van Waesberghe, Johannes, fl. 1675-1706, bookseller; Janssonius van Waesberghe, Gillis, fl. 1675-1706, bookseller; Wolters, Jan, 17th/18th cent., bookseller; Cotius, Casparus, printer; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Colophon: Campis, Typis Caspari Cotii, typographi & bibliopolae, 1694
Topics: Rome (Italy) -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800, Rome (Italy) -- Description and travel -- Early...
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Rerum scoticarum historia
Rerum scoticarum historia
by Buchanan, George, 1506-1582; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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John Adams's signature on title page: "John Adams 1774."
Topic: Scotland -- History To 1603
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The works of the Rev. John Witherspoon ... : to which is prefixed an account of the author's life, in a sermon occasioned by his death
The works of the Rev. John Witherspoon ... : to which is prefixed an account of the author's life, in a sermon occasioned by his death
by Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794; Rodgers, John, 1727-1811; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
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A fourth volume (Shaw & Shoemaker, 1672) was published in 1801
Topics: Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794, Presbyterian Church, Theology
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An historical and moral view of the origin and progress of the French Revolution : and the effect it has produced in Europe
An historical and moral view of the origin and progress of the French Revolution : and the effect it has produced in Europe
by Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topic: France -- History Revolution, 1789-1799 Causes
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The gardeners kalendar : directing what works are necessary to be performed every month in the kitchen, fruit, and pleasure-gardens, as also in the conservatory and nursery: Shewing I. The particular seasons for propagating all sorts of esculent plants and fruits, with the time when each sort is proper for the table. II. The proper seasons for transplanting all sorts of trees, shrubs, and plants, with the time of their flowering
The gardeners kalendar : directing what works are necessary to be performed every month in the kitchen, fruit, and pleasure-gardens, as also in the conservatory and nursery: Shewing I. The particular seasons for propagating all sorts of esculent plants and fruits, with the time when each sort is proper for the table. II. The proper seasons for transplanting all sorts of trees, shrubs, and plants, with the time of their flowering
by Miller, Philip, 1691-1771; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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The fourteenth edition, with a list of the medicinal plants, which may be gathered for use each month. To which is prefixed a short introduction to the science of botany, illustrated with copper plates. John Adams Library copy inscribed on title page: "John Adams."
Topic: Gardening
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Compendio del vocabolario degli accademici della Crusca : formato sulla edizione quarta del medesimo
Compendio del vocabolario degli accademici della Crusca : formato sulla edizione quarta del medesimo
by Accademia della Crusca; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL); Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Volume 1 contains A-C. Volume 2 contains D-I. Volume 3 contains L-Q. Volume 4 contains R-T. Volume 5 contains V-Z. Autori o libri d'autori del buon secolo. Autori moderni citati in difetto, o confermazione degli antichi. Tavola delle abbreviature degli autori da' quali sono tratti gli esempi citati nel Vocabolario. Indice delle voci e locuzioni latine. Vol. 5 includes: Autori citati nel Vocabolario degli accademici della Crusca; Indice delle voci e locuzioni latine.
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A catalogue of the books belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia : to which is prefixed a short account of the institution, with the charter, laws, and regulations
A catalogue of the books belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia : to which is prefixed a short account of the institution, with the charter, laws, and regulations
by Library Company of Philadelphia; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL)
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Signatures: [a]b-eA-3E
Topics: Library Company of Philadelphia, Library catalogs
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Niles' weekly register
Niles' weekly register
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March, 1812 - September, 1812.
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Dictionnaire portatif : François et Hollandois
Dictionnaire portatif : François et Hollandois
by Marin, Pieter; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Holtrop, Jan, ed; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Huitième édition/corrigée de ses fautes, & augmentée de plus de la moitié par Jean Holtrop ... Précédés par deux listes alphabétiques: l'une des noms de baptême, & l'autre de ceux des païs, villes, fleuves, rivières, montagnes &c. qui différent le plus dans les deux langues ... Volume 2: Néder-Duitsch en Fransch woorden-boek : weleêr te saamengesteld (1773).
Topics: Dutch language -- Dictionaries, French, French language -- Dictionaries, Dutch
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Some historical account of Guinea : its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, on this interesting subject; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp
Some historical account of Guinea : its situation, produce and the general disposition of its inhabitants. With an inquiry into the rise and progress of the slave-trade, its nature and lamentable effects. Also a re-publication of the sentiments of several authors of note, on this interesting subject; particularly an extract of a treatise, by Granville Sharp
by Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784; John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner
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Topics: Slavery -- Guinea, Slavery -- United States, Slavery -- Great Britain, Slavery, Slavery -- Great...

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