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The faiths of the world : an account of all religions and religious sects, their doctrines, rites, ceremonies and customs / compiled from the latest and best authorities, by the Rev. James Gardner, M.D. & A.M., author of the Christian cyclopædia, etc., and illustrated from authentic and trustworthy authorities.

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Gardner, James, Rev.,

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Edinburgh ; Glasgow ; London : A. Fullarton & Co. ; New York : Fullarton, Macnab & Co., [1858-1860].

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The antiquity of China, or An historical essay : endeavouring a probability that the language of the empire of China is the primitive language spoken through the whole world before the confusion of Babel. Wherein the customs and manners of the Chineans are presented, and ancient and modern authors consulted with. With a large map of the country. By John Webb of Butleigh in the county of Somerset esquire,

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Webb, John, 1611-1672.

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London : printed for Obadiah Blagrave, at the Bear in St. Paul's church-yard, near the little north door, 1678.

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Europae speculum, or, A view or survey of the state of religion in the western parts of the world : wherein the Roman religion, and the pregnant policies of the Church of Rome to support the same, are notably displayed ; with some other memorable discoveries and commemorations / by Sir Edwin Sandys, knight.

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Sandys, Edwin, Sir, 1561-1629.

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London : Printed for Thomas Basset, at the George, near Clifford's-Inn, in Fleetstreet, and in Westminster-Hall, 1673.

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A new system of geography: or, A general description of the world. : Containing a particular and circumstantial account of all the countries, kingdoms, and states of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Their situation, climate, mountains, seas, rivers, lakes, &c. The religion, manners, customs, manufactures, trade, and buildings of the inhabitants. With the birds, beasts, reptiles, insects, the various vegetables, and minerals, found in different regions. Embellished with a new and accurate set of maps, by the best geographers; and great variety of copper-plates, containing perspective views of the principal cities, structures, ruins, &c. By D. Fenning, (Author of the Royal English dictionary, the use of the globes, the young algebraist's companion, &c.) J. Collier, (Author of the Letters from Pelicia to Charlotte; and translator of the Messiah, from the German of Mr. Klopstock.) and others.

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Fenning, Daniel.

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London : Printed for S. Crowder, at the Looking-Glass, in Pater-noster-Row; and sold by Mr. Jackson, at Oxford; Mr. Merril, at Cambridge; Mess. Smith, in Dublin; and all other booksellers in Great Britain and Ireland, MDCCLXIV. [1764]

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A new universal history of the religious rites, ceremonies, and customs of the whole world : or, A complete and impartial view of all the religions in the various nations of the universe : both antient and modern, from the creation down to the present time ... designed to form a complete family library ... / by William Hurd.

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Hurd, William.

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London : Printed for Alexander Hogg, [1799?]

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An investigation of the practice of the sheriffs, commissioners of the customs, and the merchants, under the present corn-laws / by John Girvin.

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Girvin, John, 1734-1804.

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A Vindication of Stone-Heng Restored : In which the Orders and Rules of Architecture Observed by the Ancient Romans, are discussed. Together with the Customs and Manners of several Nations of the World in matters of Building Of Greatest Antiquity. As also an Historical Narration of the most memorable Actions of the Danes in England. / By John Webb of Butleigh in the County of Somerset Esquire..

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Webb, John.

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London : Printed by R. Davenport for Tho. Bassett, and are to be sold at his Shop under S. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-street, MDCLXV. [1665]

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A general history of the world, : from the creation to the present time. Including All the Empires, Kingdoms, and States; their Revolutions, Forms of Government, Laws, Religions, Customs and Manners; the Progress of their Learning, Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Trade; Together with Their Chronology, Antiquities, Public Buildings, and Curiosities of Nature and Art. By William Guthrie, Esq; John Gray, Esq; and others eminent in this branch of literature. Volume I.

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Guthrie, William, 1708-1770.

Published

London : printed for J. Newbery, R. Baldwin, S. Crowder, J. Coote, R. Withy, J. Wilkie, J. Wilson and J. Fell, W. Nicoll, B. Collins, and R. Raikes, MDCCLXIV. [1764]

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An appeal to the world : or a vindication of the town of Boston, from many false and malicious aspersions contained in certain letters and memorials, written by Governor Bernard, General Gage, Commodore Hood, the Commissioners of the American Board of Customs, and others, ...

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Boston (Mass.)

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[London] : Boston, printed by Edes and Gill: and London, reprinted for J. Almon, 1770.

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The ceremonies and religious customs of the various nations of the known world : together with historical annotations and several curious discourses equally instructive and entertaining : Written originally in French, and illustrated with a large number of folio copper plates / all beautifully designed by Mr. Bernard Picart, and curiously engraved by most of the best hands in Europe ; Faithfully translated into English by A Gentleman, some time since of St. John's College in Oxford.

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Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733.

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London : Printed by William Jackson, 1733-1737.

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Religious ceremonies and customs or, The forms of worship practised by the several nations of the known world, from the earliest records to the present time; on the basis of the celebrated and splendid work of Bernard Picart. To which is added, a brief view of minor sects, which exist at the present day. The work, designed especially for the use of families, will not only be found interesting and instructive as a volume for general reading but of great importance as a book of reference. Embellished with numerous elegant engravings. / By William Burder, B.A..

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Burder, William, active 19th century.

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London : printed for Thomas Tegg, 73 Cheapside; by R. Griffin and Co., Glasgow; Tegg and Co., Dublin; and J. and S. A. Tegg, Sydney and Hobart Town., MDCCCXLI [1841].

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Dinner is served! : or, Eating round the world in London; being a brief glance, for the benefit of visitors, at the many ways and means of dining in London; from the fashionable restaurants of great reputation, through the various grill rooms, and the assorted nationalities of Soho, to the old chop houses and the more dainty snack bars. With some observations upon the gastronomical customs of past and present; brief sketches of each kind of restaurant; and a note of any special dishes peculiar to this or that restaurant / by Thomas Burke.

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Burke, Thomas, 1887-1945.

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London : G. Routledge & Sons, Ltd., 1937.

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The general gazetteer, or, Compendious geographical dictionary microform : containing a description of all the empires, kingdoms, states, republics, provinces, cities, chief towns, forts, fortresses, castles, citadels, seas, harbours, bays, rivers, lakes, mountains, capes and promontories in the known world : together with the government, policy, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants ... / by R. Brookes.

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Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.

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London : Printed for J. Newbery ..., 1762.

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The international folk directory of ethnic music and related traditions : a world listing of regional archives, institutes, and organisations, together with individual collectors, concerned wholly, or in part, with recording, documenting, and disseminating information about authentic local folk music and related traditional arts, crafts, and customs, etc.

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International Folk Music Council.

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Totnes, England : Published for the International Folk Music Council, with the assistance of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, by the Dartington Institute of Traditional Arts, 1973.

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The new universal gazetteer, or, Geographical dictionary : containing a description of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, and capes in the known world ; with the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants : the extent, boundaries, and natural productions of each country; the trade, manufactures, and curiosities, of the cities and towns, collected from the best authors; their longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances, from the best and most authentic charts : with twenty-eight whole sheet maps / by the Rev. Clement Cruttwell.

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Cruttwell, Clement, 1743-1808.

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Second edition /

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London : Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, Pater-Noster-Row, and Cadell and Davies, Strand, 1808

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The general gazetteer : Or, Compendious geographical dictionary. Containing a description of all the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, and capes, in the known world; with the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants; the extent, boundaries, and natural production of each country; and the trade, manufactures, and curiosities of the cities and towns; their longitude, latitude, bearings and distances in English miles from remarkable places; and the various events by which they have been distinguished. Including an account of the counties, cities, boroughs, market-towns, and principal villages, in Great Britain and Ireland. Illustrated with maps. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.

Author

Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763

Edition

The eighth edition, with considerable additions and improvements.

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London : Printed for B. Law and Son, C. Dilly, J. Johnson, G.G. and J. Robinson, W. Richardson, Ogilvy and Speare, F. and C. Rivington, W. Goldsmith, R. Baldwin, S. Hayes, W. Lowndes, Scatcherd and Whitaker, W. Bent, G. and T. Wilkie, W. Miller, Vernor and Hood, and H. Murray, MDCCXCIV. [1794]

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A vievv of the people of the vvhole vvorld: or, A short survey of their policies, dispositions, naturall deportments, complexions, ancient and moderne customes, manners, habits & fashions· : A worke every where adorned with philosophicall, morall and historicall observations on the occasions of their mutations & changes throughout all ages. For the readers greater delight figures are annexed to most of the relations. / Scripsit J.B. cognomento chirosophus, M.D..

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J. B. (John Bulwer), 1606-1656.

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London, : Printed by William Hunt., 1654..

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Chronology; or, the historian's vade-mecum : Wherein every remarkable event in ancient and modern history, is alphabetically recorded, and the date affixed; with A Chronological List of the most Eminent Men in all the Ages of the World. By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler. This Work gives a more enlarged View of English and other Histories than can be comprized in the smaller Edition; exhibits the Dates of Creation of all the Peerages; the Invention and Progress of the several Arts, and the Origin of Customs; also a List of the Kings of every Country, &c. and the State-Officers, Bishops, &c. for many Years back. In two volumes. Vol. I. For the Library and the Use of Schools.

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Trusler, John, 1735-1820.

Edition

The twelfth edition.

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London : printed at the Logographic Press, for the author, and sold by R. Baldwin, No. 47, Pater-Noster-Row; where may be had, Price 1s. 6d. The Pocket Edition, [1786?]

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A New geographical, commercial, and historical grammar, and present state of the several empires and kingdoms of the World. : Containing I. The distances, figures, and revolutions fo the celestial bodies, as demonstrated by Sir Isaac Newton, and observed by the latest astronomers II. A description of the earth. considered as one of the revolving bodies in the general system; with several definitions and problems necessary for understanding the science of geography. III. An account of the great divisions of the surface of the globe into Continents, Island, Oceans, Seas, &c. IV. An accurate and particular description of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, as situated with regard to one another V. The climate and soil, with its productions, whether vegetable or mineral; the natural curiousities; a particular description of the sea coasts, including all the bays, capes, promontories, and adjacent rocks; with an account of the most remarkable lakes and rivers. VI. An account of the animals, whether birds, beasts, fishes, or insects, found in each country. VII. Observations on the various parts of the globe in which history makes mention of any remarkable change having naturally taken place. VIII. An history of all nations from their origion; laws, government, religion, manners, and customs; distinctions of rank, revenues, taxes, strength by sea and land. IX. The genius and external appearance of the people. X. An account of their learning, arts, language, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, artifical curiosities, antiquites, &c. To which is added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places, alphabetically arranged. II. A table of the coins of all the different nations, with their value in sterling money. III. A chronological table of remarkable events, from the earliest accounts to the present time. The whole executed on a plan similar to that of W. Guthrie, Esq; by a society in Edinburygh. The astronomical part collected from the works of James Ferguson, F.R.S. Enriched with the late discoveries of Dr. Herschel; and other eminent astronomers. Embellished with an elegant set of maps, engraved on purpose, more numerous, accurate, and exhibiting more fully the new geographical discoveries than those to be met with in any former publication.

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Second edition.

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Edinburgh : Printed for Alexander Kincaid, and sold by all the booksellers, MDCCXCII [1792]

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A cyclopaedia of commerce, mercantile law, finance, and commercial geography: comprising descriptive and statistical accounts of commodities, with customs and excise regulations, duties, &c. Commericial statistics of the different countries of the world, including their physical character, productions, trade, seaports, monies, measures, finances, &c. Colonies, shipping, public companies, rail-ways, roads, docks, post-office, &c. Summary of the principles of commerce, finance, and banking, with historical and statistical illustrations. Digest of commercial law, including insurance, partnership, principal and agent, bills of exchange, sale, guaranty, bankruptcy, shipping, and contracts and obligations in general. Commercial arithmetic and accounts, exchanges, coins, measures and weights, public funds, interest, annuities, and assurances, with numerous tables. Explanation of mercantile terms and usages, beside a variety of miscellaneous information. With four maps. By William Waterston, accountant. The law articles contributed by John Hill Burton, advocate.

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Waterston, William.

Published

Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd, Tweeddale Court ; London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 1843.

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A voice from North Africa; or, A narrative illustrative of the religious ceremonies, customs, and manners of the inhabitants of that part of the world. With an historical introduction and appendix. By Rev. N. Davis ...

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Davis, N. (Nathan), 1812-1882.

Published

Edinburgh, Paton and Ritchie; [etc., etc., 1844]

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The customs of New England / by Joseph B. Felt ...

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Felt, Joseph B. (Joseph Barlow), 1789-1869.

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Boston : Press of T. R. Marvin, 1853.

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The customs areas of the world.

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United Nations. Statistical Office.

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New York, 1959.

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A geographical view of the world, embracing the manners, customs, and pursuits, of every nation; founded on the best authorities. By Rev. J. Goldsmith [pseud.]

Author

Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767-1840.

Edition

1st American ed., rev., cor., and improved,

Published

New York, E. Hopkins and W. Reed, 1826.

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The history of South America, from the discovery of the New world by Columbus, to the conquest of Peru by Pizarro : interspersed with amusing anecdotes, and containing a minute description of the manners and customs ... of the Indians / by William Grimshaw ...

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Grimshaw, William, 1782-1852.

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New York : Collins & Hannay, and Collins & co., 1830.

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