R. B., 1632 ?-1725 ?
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Choice emblems, divine and moral, antient and modern : Or, delights for the ingenious, in above fifty select emblems, curiously ingraven upon copper-plates. With fifty pleasant poems and lots, by way of lottery, for illustrating each emblem, to promote instruction and good counsel by diverting recreation. | |
The English hero : Or, Sir Francis Drake reviv'd. Being a full account of the dangerous voyages, admirable adventures, notable discoveries, and magnanimous atchievements of that valiant and renowned commander. I. His voyage in 1572, to nombre de dios in the West-Indies, where they saw a pile of bars of silver near 70 foot long, 10 foot broad, and 12 foot high. II. His incompassing the whole world in 1577, which he performed in two years and ten months, gaining a vast quantity of gold and silver. III. His voyage into America in 1585, and taking the towns of St. Jago, St. Domingo, carthagena, and St. Augustine. Also his worthy actions when vice admiral of England in the Spanish invasion, 1588. IV. His last voyage to those countries in 1595, with the manner of his death and burial. Recommended to the imitation of all heroic spirits. Inlarged and reduced into chapters and contents, by R.B. | |
The history of the nine worthies of the world : Three whereof were gentiles. I. Rector son of Priamus King of Troy. II. Alexander the Great King of Macedon. III. Julisus Cesar, first emperor of Rome. Three Jews. IV. Joshua captain general of Israel. V. David King of Israel. VI. Judas Maccabeus a valiant commander. Three Christians. VII. Arthur King of Britain. VIII. Charles the great, emperor of Germany. IX. Godfrey of Bulloign King of Jerusalem. Being an account of their glorious lives, worthy actions, renowned victories and deaths. Illustrated with poems, and the picture of each worthy. By R.B. | |
Journey to Jerusalem. | |
A new view, and observations on the ancient and present state of London and Westminster : Shewing, the foundation, walls, gates, towers, bridges, churches, rivers, wards, palaces, hal[l]s, companies, inns of court and chancery, hospitals, schools, government, charters, courts and privileges thereof. Also historical remarks thereon. With an account of the most remarkable accidents, as to wars, fires, plagues, and other occurrences, which have happened therein for above 1400 years past, brought down to the present time. Illustrated with cuts of the most considerable matters: with the arms of the sixty six companies of London, and the time of their incorporation. By Robert Burton, author of the history of the Wars of England. Continued by an Able Hand. | |
Relations morales | |
The triumphs of love : containing the surprising adventures, accidents, and misfortunes, that many person have encountered in the eager pursuit of their amorous inclinations. In fifteen pleasing relations or histories. For the recreation of gentlemen, ladies and others, who are pleased with such innocent diversions and amusements, viz. I. The reward of chastity. II. The old man in love. III. The female warrior. IV. The disaster of love. V. The unfortunate conqueror. VI. The gent. robbers. VII. The bloody brothers. VIII. The faithful lovers. IX. The murdering servant X. The life of little James XI. The treacherous innkeeper. XII. The sland'rer punish'd XIII. The furious ravisher XIV. The fatal jest. XV. The disappointed lover |