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1. Observations on Milford-Haven : to which is annexed an accurate chart of the 'Haven, assisted by correct views.

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Date:
1812
Physical Description:
[4], 91, [4] p., [4] leaves of plates : ill., map ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. 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 ... 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 complete 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 ...

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Creator:
Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634–1680
Date:
1788
Physical Description:
vi, 7-752 p., [6] leaves of plates. ill. 28 cm. (4to)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. Johnson's dictionary, edited by the Reverend H.J. Todd.

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Creator:
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Date:
August 1, 1814
Physical Description:
iv pages ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. In the press, and speedily will be published, The dictionary of the English language : in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations, by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar by Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. : with numerous corrections, and with the addition of many thousand words, by the Rev. Henry J. Todd.

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Creator:
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Date:
[1814]
Physical Description:
2, [2] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. A historical tour through Pembrokeshire / by Richard Fenton ...

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Creator:
Fenton, Mr. (Richard), 1746–1821
Date:
1811
Physical Description:
[6], 587, 75, [12] p., [31] leaves of plates (one folded) : ill., port., map ; 31 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts