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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1772. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A. -4lR and Space no objects of sight, page 147. Acinomledgmeiit, iiae to ancestors, 143. Alexa-iderthe Great; the recompence he had in view, 30. Proveet from his own mouth, ib. Another demonstration 01 his frailty, is 3. America, what the conquest of it has cost, 141, Anger defined, 145. Conquered by fear, ib: and Iio. The operation of strong liquors imitates that of anger, 155. Apology (an) for several passages in the book, Ii6, 157. An apology for recommending ignorance, -iS. Atheism has had its martyrs, 157. Avarice, 67. The reason why it is generally hated, ib. and 68. Why the society stands in need of it, ib. Is equally necessary with prodigality, 71, 185. > "-." ' B. > Beards, the various modes concerning them, 148. Beggars, their policy, 191. What fort of people complain of them most, ib. 'Behaviour of modest women, 41. Of a bride and bridegroom, 44. Of undisciplined soldiers, i5f. Belief, when we deserve it, 111. Benefits that accrue from the worst of people, ci to 61. Blcffiags, prejudicial, 167. Brands Jbops, the qualisications required to keep them, 59. Breeding, (good) a definition of it, 47. A discourse on it, 47 to SO. Brewing and Bii!i: g, luxurious inventions, Iji. Britain (Great) wauts ignorance, zi?, 144. Bifile, (the) to be made in the world to procure a scarlet or crlm- son, tix, 173. C. Cnto, his character, 154. Charily; a definition of it, 187. Is often counterfeited by our paslions, 189, 191, 193. The compliments paid to all the appearances of charity, 194. Abuses of charity, ib. and 195, 108. Charity-children have no opportunity to learn good manners, too. Why they are pleasing to the eye, no. Charity-schools are admired to distraction, tpp. What is said in behalf of them, ib. Not capable to prevent thests and r...
