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Jemmy and Nancy of Yarmouth; or the constant lovers, a tragical ballad

The subject of this ballad is parental opposition to the lovers, Jemmy and Nancy. Returning to England from a forced voyage to Barbados, Jemmy is pushed overboard by a fellow crewman on instructions from Nancy’s father. His ghost appears to Nancy,…

Tags: Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1831-1840, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): jacket, Fashion (Clothing): pants, Fashion (Clothing): sailor uniform, Fashion (Clothing): scarves, Fashion (Clothing): top hat, Fashion (Clothing): waist coat, Fashion (Clothing): working class, Gender: man/men, Occupation : sailor, Outdoor Scene

The history of Joseph & his brethren, embellished with cuts; to which is added, The life, journeyings, and death of the Apostle Paul

History of Dr. Faustus, shewing his wicked life and horrid death, and how he sold himself to the devil, to have power for 24 years to do what he pleased, also many strange things done by him with the assistance of Mephostophiles. With an account how the devil came for him at the end of 24 years, and tore him to pieces.

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 2, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: biography, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Gender: man/men, Outdoor Scene, Weapons: sword(s)

The history of Donald and his dog, to which is added a collection of songs

Illustration on the title-page of a mountainous island with a town at the base. In the foreground are four sail boats in the water.

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Architecture: city view, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Nature: cloud(s), Nature: mountain(s), Nature: ocean/sea, Outdoor Scene, Transportation: ship/boat(s)

The history of Cinderella, or, the little glass slipper. To which is added, The Babes in the Wood.

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Tags: # of Woodcuts: 2, Architecture: house, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: fairytale/folk tale, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Outdoor Scene

The Haughs of Crumdel. The charming widow. I've dreamt that thou art fading. Love, and our ocean home. You'll find no change in me.

Woodcut on title-page portraying a man wearing a hat, kilt, and plaid socks holding an upright rifle. To his left is a door marked with the letter V

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): feather bonnet, Fashion (Clothing): Highland attire, Fashion (Clothing): kilt, Fashion (Clothing): military, Fashion (Clothing): sporran, Gender: man/men, Outdoor Scene, Weapons: gun(s)

Harry Bluff. Logie o' Buchan. Within a mile of Edinburgh town. Oh! No, we never mention her. Oh, say not womam's [sic] love is bought. Dearest maid, my heart is thine. Meet me in the moonlight. Tell me why men will deceive us.

Woodcut on title-page portraying dancing sailor wearing a hat and open jacket with raised hand

Tags: Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): jacket, Fashion (Clothing): pants, Fashion (Clothing): sailor uniform, Fashion (Clothing): scarves, Fashion (Clothing): top hat, Fashion (Clothing): waist coat, Fashion (Clothing): working class, Gender: man/men, Occupation : sailor, Outdoor Scene

The gude Wallace; to which is added Lord Thomas Stuart

Portrait on title-page of a king in full regalia.

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): armour, Fashion (Clothing): cape, Fashion (Clothing): crown, Fashion (Clothing): military, Fashion (Clothing): regalia, Gender: man/men, Monarch: king, Portrait: Sir William Wallace

The Greenock railway. The snowdrop. O what will a' the lads do. All's well. A man without a wife.

Illustration on title page of a tall ship at sea

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Outdoor Scene, Transportation: ship/boat(s)

The Madrid shaver's singular adventures, and wonderful escape from the Spanish Inquisition: A true story

Nicolas Pedrosa, a barber-surgeon, male-midwife, and secret Jew from Madrid, is pulled into the intrigues of war, politics, and the Spanish Inquisition when he has an altercation with his mule and some friars on the way to deliver the baby of the…

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: biography, Chapbook genre: history, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): military, Gender: man/men, Outdoor Scene, Weapon: sword(s)

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