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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… former edifice having been damaged by lightning. Edward Gibbon, in 1602, founded a school, which was subsequently …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… Esq; * Fowler Sir Richard. * Frankland Thomas, Esq; * Gibbon Philips, Esq; * Gordon Sir William. * Gould Nathaniel, …
Old and New London
… Cadell appeared on the title-pages of the great works of Gibbon, Robertson, Adam Smith, and Blackstone. In 1776 Hume … in London, but through your hands and Mr. Cadell's." Gibbon's history was a vast success. The first edition of … 1,000 went off in a few days. This produced 490, of which Gibbon received 326 13s. 4d. The great history was finished …
A History of the County of Oxford
… John Meads, had bought the 2 yardlands c. 1577 from Edmund Gibbon's brother Thomas. 79 Merton College retained its …