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Record ID 138711
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 18
Wanlay's Wonders
Borrowed: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/4/23 (Wednesday). Classmark: C2 . .. Original Returned Text: Wanlay's Wonders.
James Monipenny/[Aytone]
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Classmark: C.2.4, A.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T145057
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Wonders of the Little World: or, a General History of Man
Borrowed: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday). Returned: 1777/4/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Monipenny/[Aytone]
Author: Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 146634
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1776-1779. (UYLY207-3) (1776-1779, Type: Student). Page: 113
Wanlays Wonders
Borrowed: 1777/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday). Classmark: C2 .. Original Returned Text: Wanlays Wonders.
David Frazer
Gender: Male.
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Classmark: C.2.4, A.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T145057
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Wonders of the Little World: or, a General History of Man
Borrowed: 1777/3/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1777/4/2 (Wednesday).
Borrower: David Frazer
Author: Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 295234
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 7
Wanleys Wonders
Borrowed: 1789/5/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/6/3 (Wednesday). Classmark: A. Original Returned Text: Wanleys Wonders.
Thomas Frazer
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1770-1798. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1380982020.
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Classmark: C.2.4, A.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T145057
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Wonders of the Little World: or, a General History of Man
Borrowed: 1789/5/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/6/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Frazer
Author: Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 133155
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 63
Wanleys Wonders
Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/4/4 (Saturday). Classmark: A 4.7. Original Returned Text: Wanley's Wonders .
David Brichan
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1774-1814. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1368655420.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Classmark: C.2.4, A.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T145057
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Wonders of the Little World: or, a General History of Man
Borrowed: 1789/3/7 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/4/4 (Saturday).
Borrower: David Brichan
Author: Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 317284
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 71
Wanlys Wonders
Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Classmark: A4,7. Original Returned Text: Wanlys Wonders.
John Carmichael
Gender: Male.
St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1371762740.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Classmark: C.2.4, A.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T145057
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Wonders of the Little World: or, a General History of Man
Borrowed: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/7/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: John Carmichael
Author: Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 329740
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 101
Wanleys Wonders
Borrowed: 1789/11/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/11/11 (Wednesday). Classmark: A.4.7. Original Returned Text: Wanleys Wonders.
Edward Warden
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1775-1813. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417283964.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Classmark: C.2.4, A.4.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man, in six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or, for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for the Virtues and Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hospitality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the Powers and Weakness of the Senses and Affections: As, the Memory, Sight, Feeling, Taste, Smelling, &c. And of Love and Hatred, Fear and Anger, Joy and Grief, Desire and Hope, Scorn and Envy, &c. Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; Surprising escapes from death and dangers; Strange discoveries of long-concealed murders, And a vast Variety of other Matters equally curious. The Whole collected from the Writings of the most approved Historians, Philosophers and Physicians, of all Ages and Countries. Forming a compleat System of the Mental and Corporeal Powers and Defects of Human Nature; And intended to increase Knowledge, to promote Virtue, to discourage Vice, and to furnish Topics for Innocent and Ingenious Conversation. By Nathaniel Wanley, late M. A. And Vicar of Trinity Parish, Coventry.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T145057
Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Wonders of the Little World: or, a General History of Man
Borrowed: 1789/11/11 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/11/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Edward Warden
Author: Nathaniel Wanley (Male, born 1634, died 1680), Genre: History, Genre: Lives