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The British Mars: Containing several schemes and inventions, to be practised by land or sea against the enemies of Great-Britain. Shewing more plainly, the great advantage Britain has over other nations, by being masters at sea. In two parts . . . To which is added, an appendix, containing a scheme for manning the British Navy, with less grievance to the subject; and a scheme to employ seamen: of a copper mine near Hudson's Bay: and of discovering the North-West Passage, or determine there is no such passage; with cautions and directions. By Joseph Robson, Engineer. The whole illustrated by eleven plates
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The British Mars: Containing several schemes and inventions, to be practised by land or sea against the enemies of Great-Britain. Shewing more plainly, the great advantage Britain has over other nations, by being masters at sea. In two parts . . . To which is added, an appendix, containing a scheme for manning the British Navy, with less grievance to the subject; and a scheme to employ seamen: of a copper mine near Hudson's Bay: and of discovering the North-West Passage, or determine there is no such passage; with cautions and directions. By Joseph Robson, Engineer. The whole illustrated by eleven plates

Date1763
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Dimensions22 cm x 14 cm (8 11/16 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
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CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055317648D
Dewey Number355.00941 R57 \B BR
Catalogue Record for Print Bookhttps://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1061217
Country:Canada
Robert Elgie: Consumer Minister has asked officials to investigate a variety of prepaid life membership schemes
Robert Elgie: Consumer Minister has asked officials to investigate a variety of prepaid life membership schemes
9/13/1978
Two views: John Stockwell, left, a former CIA agent, says covert schemes don't work. Former Contra leader Edgar Chamorro says he was used by the CIA.
Two views: John Stockwell, left, a former CIA agent, says covert schemes don't work. Former Contra leader Edgar Chamorro says he was used by the CIA.
3/25/1988
Canadian National Exhibition. Architectural effects of the permanent buildings are supplemented by supplementary decorative schemes, chiefly lighting and banners, which are changed annually
Canadian National Exhibition. Architectural effects of the permanent buildings are supplemented by supplementary decorative schemes, chiefly lighting and banners, which are changed annually
10/1/1941
The surprising travels and adventures of Baron Munchausen : in Russia, the Caspian Sea, Iceland, Turkey, Egypt, Gibraltar, up the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic Ocean, and through the centre of Mount Ætna, into the South Sea : a voyage into the moon and dog star, with many extraordinary particulars relative to the cooking animals in those planets, which are there called the human species : a sequel, containing his expediton into Africa, his being buried in a whirlwind of sand, feasts on live bulls, builds a bridge from thence to Great Britain, supported by a single arch, visits the islands in the South Sea, &c. &c. and raises the hull of the Royal George, &c. &c. : humbly dedicated to Mr. Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller, &c
The surprising travels and adventures of Baron Munchausen : in Russia, the Caspian Sea, Iceland, Turkey, Egypt, Gibraltar, up the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic Ocean, and through the centre of Mount Ætna, into the South Sea : a voyage into the moon and dog star, with many extraordinary particulars relative to the cooking animals in those planets, which are there called the human species : a sequel, containing his expediton into Africa, his being buried in a whirlwind of sand, feasts on live bulls, builds a bridge from thence to Great Britain, supported by a single arch, visits the islands in the South Sea, &c. &c. and raises the hull of the Royal George, &c. &c. : humbly dedicated to Mr. Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller, &c
1851
Plain truth, addressed to the inhabitants of America, containing remarks on a late pamphlet, intitled Common sense, wherein are shewn, that the scheme(...)
Plain truth, addressed to the inhabitants of America, containing remarks on a late pamphlet, intitled Common sense, wherein are shewn, that the scheme(...)
1776
Remarks upon Capt. Middleton's defence, wherein his conduct during his late voyage for discovering a passage from Hudson's-Bay to the South-Sea is imp(...)
Remarks upon Capt. Middleton's defence, wherein his conduct during his late voyage for discovering a passage from Hudson's-Bay to the South-Sea is imp(...)
1744
An essay suggestive of a scheme of colonisation adapted to the wild lands of British North America, and especially recommended to the consideration of the government and people of Canada
An essay suggestive of a scheme of colonisation adapted to the wild lands of British North America, and especially recommended to the consideration of the government and people of Canada
1859
Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the north west coast of America. : To which are prefixed, an introductory narrative of a voyage performed in 1786, from Bengal, in the ship Nootka; observations on the probable existence of a north west passage; and some account of the trade between the north west coast of America and China; and the latter country and Great Britain
Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the north west coast of America. : To which are prefixed, an introductory narrative of a voyage performed in 1786, from Bengal, in the ship Nootka; observations on the probable existence of a north west passage; and some account of the trade between the north west coast of America and China; and the latter country and Great Britain
1790
The Protestant tutor : instructing youth and others in the compleat method of spelling, reading, and writing true English : also discovering to them the notorious errors, damnable doctrines, and cruel massacres of the bloody Papists, which England may expect from a Popish successor. To which is prefix'd, A timely memorial to all true Protestants : demonstrating the certainty of a horrid and damnable Popish plot carried on in Great Britain, in order to destroy his Majesty King George, and royal family, introduce a Popish successor, and involve these kingdoms in blood and fire. Likewise the most gracious Declaration for liberty of conscience published by order of the King and Council : to which is added Bishop Usher's Prophecies
The Protestant tutor : instructing youth and others in the compleat method of spelling, reading, and writing true English : also discovering to them the notorious errors, damnable doctrines, and cruel massacres of the bloody Papists, which England may expect from a Popish successor. To which is prefix'd, A timely memorial to all true Protestants : demonstrating the certainty of a horrid and damnable Popish plot carried on in Great Britain, in order to destroy his Majesty King George, and royal family, introduce a Popish successor, and involve these kingdoms in blood and fire. Likewise the most gracious Declaration for liberty of conscience published by order of the King and Council : to which is added Bishop Usher's Prophecies
1720
A letter to His Grace the Duke of N++++++++, on the present crisis in the affairs of Great Britain, containing reflections on a late great resignation(...)
A letter to His Grace the Duke of N++++++++, on the present crisis in the affairs of Great Britain, containing reflections on a late great resignation(...)
1761?
Demagogues : Great Britain's majesty of the seas and her world supremacy in trade and commerce began during the Napoleonic War
Demagogues : Great Britain's majesty of the seas and her world supremacy in trade and commerce began during the Napoleonic War
Between 1914 and 1918
Bill Boytchuk: Wants the development scheme thrown open to bidding
Bill Boytchuk: Wants the development scheme thrown open to bidding
4/6/1989