Commonplace book, 1766-1801.

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Commonplace book, 1766-1801.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702194618

Holograph commonplace book kept by John Robinson containing English verse, original and excerpted. Poets quoted include William Collins, John Lund, and William Woty. Contents also include "The Story of Inkle & Yarico", as published in The Spectator; an "Account of Henry Hopes of Ravenston in Westmorland. July 17th, 1767, by J.R."; English and Latin proverbs; recipes for inks, colors, japanning, china varnish, and quicksilver; home remedies, such as that to prevent a bruised breast turning to cancer; a lunar calendar for the entire 19th century; and a collection of ballads, with music.

1 v. (184 p., with blanks) ; 20 cm.

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Collins, William, 1721-1759

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Woty, William, 1731?-1791

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Robinson, John, 1744-1801

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Lund, John, active 18th century-19th century

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