The Richmond alarm: a plain and familiar discourse in the form of a dialogue between a father and his son; in three parts: I. Containing introduction, with many instructive hints and observations upon many of the most remarkable occurrences, wonders and curiosities in history; with a short account of the four religions of the world, viz., Pagan, Jewish, Mahometan and Christian religion; and a brief account of the Greek church, Popish church, and Protestant church. II. An account of the burning of the theatre in Richmond, December 26, 1811; with observations upon the nature and effects of stage plays, masquerades, balls, puppet shows, horse races, and gambling. III. Reflections upon that conflagration; with a solemn application to people of every rank and character ...
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Preface dated April 10, 1813; entered for copyright, April 7, 1814.
Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
LC copy imperfect: p. 53-56 wanting.
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capital and the bay narratives of washington and the chesapeake bay region 1600 1925
rees lloyd
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01/01/1814
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Lloyd, Rees, 1759-1838.
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