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A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies

published by WILLIAM ALEXANDER, YORK

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I. An epitome of the history of the world, by John Hoyland, Author of A Historical Survey, &c.—The Epitome takes a comprehensive view of the Creation, of the Antediluvians, and of the universal Deluge, united with a Biographical Portraiture of the Patriarchs, and an examination of their respective characters and conduct. The historical department takes a survey of the peopling of the world, of the origin and subversion of nations, and exhibits the fulfilment of prophecies contained in the old Testament; particularly as they relate to the Jews; evincing the connexion of Divine dispensations, during 4000 years; 2nd edit. much improved, 2 vols. 8vo. fine paper, ext. bds. 1 2 0

Ditto, in 2 vols. 12mo, half bound, for the use of Schools. 13 0

II. “A Description of the Retreat near York,” for persons afflicted with disorders of the mind, among the Society of Friends; giving a historical narrative of the rise and progress of the Institution; a description of the moral and medical treatment practised in it, and many other interesting particulars; with three 4to plates, descriptive of the buildings, by S. Tuke, 4to. fine paper, extra bds. 12 0

III. Practical Hints on the Construction and Economy of Pauper Lunatic Asylums; including Instructions to the Architects who offered plans for the Wakefield Asylum, and a sketch of the most approved design, by S. Tuke 2 0

IV. Duties of Religion and Morality, as inculcated in the Holy Scriptures; adapted to the perusal of persons of every religious denomination, by H. Tuke, pot 8vo, sheep lettered, or 12mo, boards, each 2 6

Ditto, pot 8vo, stitched 2 0

Ditto, 12mo, boards, fine paper 3 6

A good allowance made to purchasers of one dozen copies or more of this work.

V. Importance of Religion. In this small tract the advantages and necessity of a religious life are forcibly impressed, in a manner adapted to the understandings of every capacity; and worthy the attention and perusal of all, 18mo, stitched, com. 2s. per doz.; 12s. per 100; fine 3d. each; per doz. 2s. 6d.; per 100 15 0

Ditto, royal 12mo. 6d.;—per doz. 5s.;—per 100 1 10 0

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