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Fox, George (1624-1691)28
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Lawson, Thomas (1630-1691)4
Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)4
Bellers, John (1654-1725)3
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Title: The mischief of sordid education

Author: Oldham, John

Date(s): 1684 (published)

Manuscript: Lt 123

Contents: Criticism of contemporary education. Paraphrase from Horace's 'Art of Poetry' by John Olham; some variation from the printed version.

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Some thoughts concerning education

Locke, John (1632-1704)

1695

The author signs the Epistle dedicatory.

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An epistle to Friends, concerning the education of children

Bellers, John (1654-1725)

1696

Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Signed (p. 2): John Bellers. On p.3 is a letter of recommendation, signed by William Penn and 44 others.

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Of education : especially of young gentlemen. In two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1687

Pagination continuous. By Obadiah Walker.

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Of education : especially of young gentlemen. In two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1687

Pagination continuous. By Obadiah Walker.

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Of education, especially of young gentlemen : in two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1673

The pagination is irregular. Attributed to Obadiah Walker. cf BM. Errata: p. [1] at end.

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Of education : especially of young gentleman : in two parts

Walker, Obadiah (1616-1699)

1683

Attributed to Obadiah Walker--NUC pre-1956 imprints. Engraved t.p.

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The bookes of Xenophon contayning the discipline, schole, and education of Cyrus the noble kyng of Persie

Xenophon; Barker, William (fl. 1572)

[1552?]

Running title: The schole of Cyrus. Books 1-6 only.

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