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    Clavis grammaticalis a key to, or examination of the Latin and Greek grammars. Proposed for the Ease of Masters and Furtherance of Scholars. Together with the practical method of parsing and scanning in both languages. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk.

    Clavis grammaticalis a key to, or examination of the Latin and Greek grammars. Proposed for the Ease of Masters and Furtherance of Scholars. Together with the practical method of parsing and scanning in both languages. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    A new grammar of the Latin tongue. Or, a rational, short, comprehensive and plain method of communicating that language to tender capacities. Freed From The many Obscurities, Defects, Superfluities, and Errors, which render the Common Grammar an insufferable Impediment to the Progress of Education. Commodiously contrived, As well for the Initiating of Learners, as for the Covenience of Such as through Disuse may have partly lost their Latin. To which is added, a vocabulary, and Practical Apparatus to the making of Latin. The sixth edition, corrected By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School in Holt, Norfolk.

    A new grammar of the Latin tongue. Or, a rational, short, comprehensive and plain method of communicating that language to tender capacities. Freed From The many Obscurities, Defects, Superfluities, and Errors, which render the Common Grammar an insufferable Impediment to the Progress of Education. Commodiously contrived, As well for the Initiating of Learners, as for the Covenience of Such as through Disuse may have partly lost their Latin. To which is added, a vocabulary, and Practical Apparatus to the making of Latin. The sixth edition, corrected By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The grammarian's arithmetick or, a compendious treatise of the art of cyphering, in all its branches, both vulgar and decimal. Adapted to the capacities of youth in general, and in particular to the little spare Time of such Young Gentlemen as in grammar schools are design'd for the University, or Liberal Professions. The rules to be repeated, and sums to be perform'd, for the ease of both master and scholar, Being printed, and by a peculiar Method render'd much plainer to be understood, and more expeditiously taught and learned, than in the Common Way. In four parts. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The grammarian's arithmetick or, a compendious treatise of the art of cyphering, in all its branches, both vulgar and decimal. Adapted to the capacities of youth in general, and in particular to the little spare Time of such Young Gentlemen as in grammar schools are design'd for the University, or Liberal Professions. The rules to be repeated, and sums to be perform'd, for the ease of both master and scholar, Being printed, and by a peculiar Method render'd much plainer to be understood, and more expeditiously taught and learned, than in the Common Way. In four parts. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The history of England: being a compendium, adapted to the capacities and memories of youth at school. And likewise useful for all others who have weak memories, and would willingly retain what they read of the English history. Carefully and Impartially extracted from, and supported by the Authority of, the best Historians both Ancient and Modern, Viz. Julius Caesar, Corn. Tacitus, Suetonius, Eutropius, Dion Cassius, Venerable Bede, Matthew Paris, Cambden, Rapin, Salmon, Burnet, Clarendon, Baker, Speed, Echard, Kennet, &c. &c. With Declamations, Verses, and Orations, in Latin, Greek and English, interspers'd by Way of Prologue, Interludes, and Epilogue. Performed, before a large assembly of gentry and clergy, by the gentlemen of the publick grammar school at Holt in Norfolk, At their Christmass Breaking-up in 1735.

    The history of England: being a compendium, adapted to the capacities and memories of youth at school. And likewise useful for all others who have weak memories, and would willingly retain what they read of the English history. Carefully and Impartially extracted from, and supported by the Authority of, the best Historians both Ancient and Modern, Viz. Julius Caesar, Corn. Tacitus, Suetonius, Eutropius, Dion Cassius, Venerable Bede, Matthew Paris, Cambden, Rapin, Salmon, Burnet, Clarendon, Baker, Speed, Echard, Kennet, &c. &c. With Declamations, Verses, and Orations, in Latin, Greek and English, interspers'd by Way of Prologue, Interludes, and Epilogue. Performed, before a large assembly of gentry and clergy, by the gentlemen of the publick grammar school at Holt in Norfolk, At their Christmass Breaking-up in 1735. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The greek grammar or, a short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek Tongue : Wherein, For the greater Ease of Masters, and the more expeditious Improvement of Scholars, the common Difficulties in the Declensions, Conjugations, Contractions, Accents, Dialects, &c. are render'd clear and easy, and the usual Obscurities in Syntaxis and Greek Poetry entirely removed. The Rules necessary to be committed to Memory are distinguished by a larger Character, and in Latin; the rest in a small Letter, and in English. The Whole methodized on the Principles of Reason, and containing the Substance of what has been taught by the best Masters, both abroad and at home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wettenhall, Dr. Samuel Clarke, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added, a suitable vocabulary : the fourth edition, revised and corrected. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The greek grammar or, a short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek Tongue : Wherein, For the greater Ease of Masters, and the more expeditious Improvement of Scholars, the common Difficulties in the Declensions, Conjugations, Contractions, Accents, Dialects, &c. are render'd clear and easy, and the usual Obscurities in Syntaxis and Greek Poetry entirely removed. The Rules necessary to be committed to Memory are distinguished by a larger Character, and in Latin; the rest in a small Letter, and in English. The Whole methodized on the Principles of Reason, and containing the Substance of what has been taught by the best Masters, both abroad and at home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wettenhall, Dr. Samuel Clarke, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added, a suitable vocabulary : the fourth edition, revised and corrected. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The greek grammar or, a short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue: Wherein, For the greater Ease of Masters, and the more expeditious Improvement of Scholars, the common Difficulties in the Declensions, Conjugations, Contractions, Accents, Dialects, &c. are rendered clear and easy, and the usual Obscurities in Syntaxis and Greek Poetry entirely removed. The Rules necessary to be committed to Memory are distinguished by a larger Character, and in Latin; the rest in a small Letter, and in English. The Whole methodized on the Principles of Reason, and containing the Substance of what has been taught by the best Masters, both abroad and at home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messtkurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wettenhall. Dr. Samuel Clarks, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added, a suitable vocabulary. The fifth edition, revised and corrected. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The greek grammar or, a short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue: Wherein, For the greater Ease of Masters, and the more expeditious Improvement of Scholars, the common Difficulties in the Declensions, Conjugations, Contractions, Accents, Dialects, &c. are rendered clear and easy, and the usual Obscurities in Syntaxis and Greek Poetry entirely removed. The Rules necessary to be committed to Memory are distinguished by a larger Character, and in Latin; the rest in a small Letter, and in English. The Whole methodized on the Principles of Reason, and containing the Substance of what has been taught by the best Masters, both abroad and at home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messtkurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wettenhall. Dr. Samuel Clarks, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added, a suitable vocabulary. The fifth edition, revised and corrected. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The greek grammar or, a short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue. Wherein, For the greater Ease of Masters, and the more expeditious Improvement of Scholars, the common Difficulties in the Declensions, Conjugations, Contractions, Accents; Dialects, &c. are rendered clear and easy, and the usual Obscurities in Syntaxis and Greek Poetry entirely removed: The Rules necessary to be committed to Memory are distinguished by a larger Character, and in Latin; the rest in a small Letter, and in English. The Whole methodized on the Principles of Reason, and containing the Substance of what has been taught by the best Masters, both Abroad and at Home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wettenhall, Dr. Samuel Clarke, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added, a suitable vocabulary. The seventh edition, revised and corrected. By John Holmes, late Master of the Publick Grammar-School in Holt, Norfolk.

    The greek grammar or, a short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue. Wherein, For the greater Ease of Masters, and the more expeditious Improvement of Scholars, the common Difficulties in the Declensions, Conjugations, Contractions, Accents; Dialects, &c. are rendered clear and easy, and the usual Obscurities in Syntaxis and Greek Poetry entirely removed: The Rules necessary to be committed to Memory are distinguished by a larger Character, and in Latin; the rest in a small Letter, and in English. The Whole methodized on the Principles of Reason, and containing the Substance of what has been taught by the best Masters, both Abroad and at Home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wettenhall, Dr. Samuel Clarke, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added, a suitable vocabulary. The seventh edition, revised and corrected. By John Holmes, late Master of the Publick Grammar-School in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The Greek grammar; Or, A short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue Wherein, for the greater ease of masters, and the more expeditious improvement of scholars, the common difficulties in the declensions, conjugations, contractions, accents, dialects, &c. are render'd clear and easy, and the usual obsecurities in syntaxis and Greek poetry entirely removed. The rules necessary to be committed to memory are distinguished by a larger character, and in Latin; the rest in a small letter, and in English. The whole methodiz'd on the principles of reason, and containing the substance of what has been taught by the best masters, both abroad and at home, viz. We..., Antesignanus, Clenard, Labra, Verwby, Golius, Korbir, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busey, Bp. Wettenhall, Dr. Sam. Clark, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c, to which is added a suitable vocabulary. By John Holmes, master of the publick grammar school, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The Greek grammar; Or, A short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue Wherein, for the greater ease of masters, and the more expeditious improvement of scholars, the common difficulties in the declensions, conjugations, contractions, accents, dialects, &c. are render'd clear and easy, and the usual obsecurities in syntaxis and Greek poetry entirely removed. The rules necessary to be committed to memory are distinguished by a larger character, and in Latin; the rest in a small letter, and in English. The whole methodiz'd on the principles of reason, and containing the substance of what has been taught by the best masters, both abroad and at home, viz. We..., Antesignanus, Clenard, Labra, Verwby, Golius, Korbir, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busey, Bp. Wettenhall, Dr. Sam. Clark, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c, to which is added a suitable vocabulary. By John Holmes, master of the publick grammar school, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The Greek grammar Or, A short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue: Wherein, for the greater ease of masters, and the more expeditious improvement of scholars, the common difficulties in the declensions, conjugations, contractions, accents, dialects, &c. are render'd clear and easy, and the usual obscurities in syntaxis and Greek poetry entirely removed. The rules necessary to be committed to memory are distinguished by a larger character, and in Latin; the rest in a small letter, and in English. The whole methodized on the principles of reason, and containing the substance of what has been taught by the best masters, both abroad and at home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wetten Hall, Dr. Sam. Clarke, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added a suitable vocabulary. The second edition corrected. By John Holmes, master of the publick grammar school, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The Greek grammar Or, A short, plain, critical, and comprehensive method of teaching and learning the Greek tongue: Wherein, for the greater ease of masters, and the more expeditious improvement of scholars, the common difficulties in the declensions, conjugations, contractions, accents, dialects, &c. are render'd clear and easy, and the usual obscurities in syntaxis and Greek poetry entirely removed. The rules necessary to be committed to memory are distinguished by a larger character, and in Latin; the rest in a small letter, and in English. The whole methodized on the principles of reason, and containing the substance of what has been taught by the best masters, both abroad and at home, viz. Wellerus, Antesignanus, Clenard, Labbe, Verwey, Golius, Koeber, Messieurs de Port Royal, Vossius, Dr. Busby, Bp. Wetten Hall, Dr. Sam. Clarke, Mr. Camden, Mr. Leeds, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lowe, &c. To which is added a suitable vocabulary. The second edition corrected. By John Holmes, master of the publick grammar school, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The art of rhetoric made easy: or, The elements of oratory briefly stated, and fitted for the practice of the studious youth of Great-Britain and Ireland In two books. The first comprehending the principles of that excellent art, conformable to, and supported by the authority of the most accurate orators and rhetoricians, both ancient and modern, viz. Isocrates. Aristotle, Cicero, Dionysius Halicarnass. Quintilian, Vossius, Petrusramus, Cyp. Soarius, Aud. Talŭs, Dugaro, Farwaby, Butlen, Smith, Walker, Burton, Blackwall, Lowe. Rollin, ABp. of Cambray, Miss. De Port-Royal &, the whole being distinguished into what is necessary to be repeated, and what may be made only matter of observation. The second containing the substance of Lon-Ginus's celebrated treatise on the sublime. In both which all technical terms are fully explained, with their derivations, and proper examples applied to demonstrate and illustrate all the tropes, figures, and fine turns, that are to be met with, or imitated, either in the scriptures, classics, or other polite writings as well oratorial as poetical. The third impression, corrected and improved. By John Holmes, late master of the publick grammar-school, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The art of rhetoric made easy: or, The elements of oratory briefly stated, and fitted for the practice of the studious youth of Great-Britain and Ireland In two books. The first comprehending the principles of that excellent art, conformable to, and supported by the authority of the most accurate orators and rhetoricians, both ancient and modern, viz. Isocrates. Aristotle, Cicero, Dionysius Halicarnass. Quintilian, Vossius, Petrusramus, Cyp. Soarius, Aud. Talŭs, Dugaro, Farwaby, Butlen, Smith, Walker, Burton, Blackwall, Lowe. Rollin, ABp. of Cambray, Miss. De Port-Royal &, the whole being distinguished into what is necessary to be repeated, and what may be made only matter of observation. The second containing the substance of Lon-Ginus's celebrated treatise on the sublime. In both which all technical terms are fully explained, with their derivations, and proper examples applied to demonstrate and illustrate all the tropes, figures, and fine turns, that are to be met with, or imitated, either in the scriptures, classics, or other polite writings as well oratorial as poetical. The third impression, corrected and improved. By John Holmes, late master of the publick grammar-school, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The art of rhetoric made easy or, the elements of oratory briefly stated, and fitted for the practice of the studious youth of Great-Britain and Ireland: in two books. The First comprehending the Principles of that excellent Art, conformable to, and supported by the Authority of the most accurate Orators and Rhetoricians, both Ancient and Modern, viz. Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Dionysius Halicarnass. Quintilian, Vossius, Petrus Ramus, Cyp. Soarius, Aud. Talaeus, Dugard, Farnaby, Butler, Smith, Walker, Burton, Blackwall, Lowe, Rollin, A. B. of Cambray, Mess. de Port-Royal, &c. The Whole being distinguished into what is necessary to be repeated, and what may be made only Matter of Observation. The Second containing the Substance of Longinus's celebrated Treatise on the Sublime. In Both which all Technical Terms are fully explained, with their Derivations, and proper Examples applied to demonstrate and illustrate allthe Tropes, Figures, and Fine Turns, that are to be met with, or imitated, either in the Scriptures, Classics, or other polite Writings as well Oratorial as Poetical. The second impression corrected and improved. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The art of rhetoric made easy or, the elements of oratory briefly stated, and fitted for the practice of the studious youth of Great-Britain and Ireland: in two books. The First comprehending the Principles of that excellent Art, conformable to, and supported by the Authority of the most accurate Orators and Rhetoricians, both Ancient and Modern, viz. Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Dionysius Halicarnass. Quintilian, Vossius, Petrus Ramus, Cyp. Soarius, Aud. Talaeus, Dugard, Farnaby, Butler, Smith, Walker, Burton, Blackwall, Lowe, Rollin, A. B. of Cambray, Mess. de Port-Royal, &c. The Whole being distinguished into what is necessary to be repeated, and what may be made only Matter of Observation. The Second containing the Substance of Longinus's celebrated Treatise on the Sublime. In Both which all Technical Terms are fully explained, with their Derivations, and proper Examples applied to demonstrate and illustrate allthe Tropes, Figures, and Fine Turns, that are to be met with, or imitated, either in the Scriptures, Classics, or other polite Writings as well Oratorial as Poetical. The second impression corrected and improved. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The art of rhetoric made easy or, the elements of oratory briefly stated, and fitted for the practice of the studious youth of Great-Britain and Ireland: in two books. The First comprehending the Principles of that excellent Art. conformable to, and supported by the Authority of the most accurate Orators and Rhetoricians, both Ancient and Modern, viz. Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Dionysius Halicarnass. Quintilian, Vossius, Petrus Ramus, Cyp. Soarius, Aud. Talaeus, Dugard, Earnaby, Butler, Smith, Walker, Burton, Blackwall, Lowe, Rollin, A. B. of Cambray, Mess. de Port-Royal, &c. The Whole being distinguished into what is necessary to be repeated, and what may be made only Matter of Observations. The Second containing the Substance of Longinus's celebrated Treatise on the Sublime. In Both which all Technical Terms are fully explained, with their Derivations, and proper Examples applied to demonstrate and illustrate all the Tropes, Figures, and Fine Turns, that are to be met with, of imitated, either in the Scriptures, Classics, or other polite Writings as well Oratorial as Poetical. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk.

    The art of rhetoric made easy or, the elements of oratory briefly stated, and fitted for the practice of the studious youth of Great-Britain and Ireland: in two books. The First comprehending the Principles of that excellent Art. conformable to, and supported by the Authority of the most accurate Orators and Rhetoricians, both Ancient and Modern, viz. Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Dionysius Halicarnass. Quintilian, Vossius, Petrus Ramus, Cyp. Soarius, Aud. Talaeus, Dugard, Earnaby, Butler, Smith, Walker, Burton, Blackwall, Lowe, Rollin, A. B. of Cambray, Mess. de Port-Royal, &c. The Whole being distinguished into what is necessary to be repeated, and what may be made only Matter of Observations. The Second containing the Substance of Longinus's celebrated Treatise on the Sublime. In Both which all Technical Terms are fully explained, with their Derivations, and proper Examples applied to demonstrate and illustrate all the Tropes, Figures, and Fine Turns, that are to be met with, of imitated, either in the Scriptures, Classics, or other polite Writings as well Oratorial as Poetical. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar-School, in Holt, Norfolk. by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    The grammarian's geography and astronomy ancient and modern, exemplified in the use of the globes terraqueous and cælestial. In which all the Terms of Art, Parts of the Globes, and Problems thereon to be performed, with the Use of Maps, are so plainly and methodically consider'd and treated of, as scarce ever to be forgot when once taught and shown by the diligent Tutor. In two parts. Particularly adapted to the Capacities of young Gentlemen studying the Classicks; as well as, useful and entertaining to all others, who; not having had Opportunity of acquainting themselves with Mathematical Calculations, are yet desirous of some Knowledge of the Earth and Heavens. The geographical part comprehending the ancient and modern names, Situation, Government, Religion, Bounds, Dimensions, Length; and Breadth of most Places in the World; including Land and Water, namely, Continents, Islands, Peninsulas, Isthmus's, Promontories, Capes, Coasts, Mountains, with Oceans, Seas, Lakes, Straits, Gulfs, Rivers, and Countries, Kingdoms, Cities, and Towns; with the Latitude and Longitude of the most principal Parts, and their Bearing and Distance from London; in View of the Latin and Greek Classicks, Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, Justin; Xenophon, Caesar, Plutarch, Livy, Thucidydes, Sallust, Dionysius Periegetes, Pausanias, Josephus, Eusebius, Silius Italicus, Lucan, Florus, Nepos, Eutropius, Quintus Curtius, and the rest: With the Adventures, Voyages, and Travels of Ulysses, Aeneas, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, our Saviour Jesus Christ, St. Paul, the rest of the Apostles, and many others in both sacred and profane History. The astronomical part containing a description of the laws, Order, Number, Names, Distances, Magnitudes, Motions, and Appearances of the Heavenly Bodies, Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets, with the Problems belonging thereto; an Account of the several Systems of the Universe, and a Defence of the true Solar One; the History of the Rise, Progress and present Perfection of Astronomy; the Classical Stories relating to the Planets Signs and Constellations delineated on the Celestial Globe. With a Dramatick Epilogue called Caelum Reformatum. The Whole illustrated with necessary Maps and Schemes neatly engraved on Copper. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk

    The grammarian's geography and astronomy ancient and modern, exemplified in the use of the globes terraqueous and cælestial. In which all the Terms of Art, Parts of the Globes, and Problems thereon to be performed, with the Use of Maps, are so plainly and methodically consider'd and treated of, as scarce ever to be forgot when once taught and shown by the diligent Tutor. In two parts. Particularly adapted to the Capacities of young Gentlemen studying the Classicks; as well as, useful and entertaining to all others, who; not having had Opportunity of acquainting themselves with Mathematical Calculations, are yet desirous of some Knowledge of the Earth and Heavens. The geographical part comprehending the ancient and modern names, Situation, Government, Religion, Bounds, Dimensions, Length; and Breadth of most Places in the World; including Land and Water, namely, Continents, Islands, Peninsulas, Isthmus's, Promontories, Capes, Coasts, Mountains, with Oceans, Seas, Lakes, Straits, Gulfs, Rivers, and Countries, Kingdoms, Cities, and Towns; with the Latitude and Longitude of the most principal Parts, and their Bearing and Distance from London; in View of the Latin and Greek Classicks, Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, Justin; Xenophon, Caesar, Plutarch, Livy, Thucidydes, Sallust, Dionysius Periegetes, Pausanias, Josephus, Eusebius, Silius Italicus, Lucan, Florus, Nepos, Eutropius, Quintus Curtius, and the rest: With the Adventures, Voyages, and Travels of Ulysses, Aeneas, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, our Saviour Jesus Christ, St. Paul, the rest of the Apostles, and many others in both sacred and profane History. The astronomical part containing a description of the laws, Order, Number, Names, Distances, Magnitudes, Motions, and Appearances of the Heavenly Bodies, Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets, with the Problems belonging thereto; an Account of the several Systems of the Universe, and a Defence of the true Solar One; the History of the Rise, Progress and present Perfection of Astronomy; the Classical Stories relating to the Planets Signs and Constellations delineated on the Celestial Globe. With a Dramatick Epilogue called Caelum Reformatum. The Whole illustrated with necessary Maps and Schemes neatly engraved on Copper. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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    Historiæ Anglicanæ breviarium, Latine conscriptum, ac collectum ex iis quæ scriptis tradiderunt historici celeberrimi Julius Caesar, Eutropius, Cornelius Tacitus, Venerabilis Beda, W. Malmsburiensis, Matthaeus Paris, Polydorus Virgilius, Dionysius Petavius, &c. In Usum Scholarum. Studio et curâ Johannis Holmes, Holtensis Gymnasiarchae.

    Historiæ Anglicanæ breviarium, Latine conscriptum, ac collectum ex iis quæ scriptis tradiderunt historici celeberrimi Julius Caesar, Eutropius, Cornelius Tacitus, Venerabilis Beda,... by Holmes, John, 1703-1759, Eighteenth Century Collections Online

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