Publications of John Pointer

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  • Pointer, John. An account of a Roman pavement, lately found at Stunsfield in Oxford-Shire, prov'd to be 1400 years old. By John Pointer, M. A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire. Oxford: printed by Leonard Lichfield, for Anth. Peisley: and are to be sold by J. Morphew, near Stationer's Hall, London, [1713]. ESTC No. T106417. Grub Street ID 159581.
  • Pointer, John. A chronological history of England: or, an impartial abstract of the most remarkable transactions, ... that have happen'd in the several kings reigns, since the first attempt by Julius Cæsar, upon this southern-part of Great-Britain, down to the end of Queen Anne's reign ... By John Pointer, ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Litchfield, for Bernard Lintott, London, 1714. ESTC No. T70486. Grub Street ID 294219.
  • Pointer, John. A chronological history of England: or, an impartial abstract of the most remarkable transactions, ... that have happen'd in the several kings reigns, since the first attempt by Julius Cæsar, upon this southern-part of Great-Britain, down to the end of Queen Anne's reign ... By John Pointer, ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Litchfield, for Bernard Lintott, London, 1714. ESTC No. T195546. Grub Street ID 229209.
  • Pointer, John. A chronological history of England: or, an impartial abstract of the most remarkable transactions, ... that have happen'd in the several kings reigns, since the first attempt by Julius Cæsar, upon this southern-part of Great Britain, to the pacifick year of Her present Majesty Queen Anne, ... 1713 ... By John Pointer, ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Lichfield, for Bernard Lintott, 1714. ESTC No. T160802. Grub Street ID 200096.
  • Pointer, John. A chronological history of England: or, an impartial abstract of the most remarkable transactions, ... that have happen'd in the several kings reigns, since the first attempt by Julius Cæsar, upon this southern-part of Great-Britain, to the pacifick year of Her present Majesty Queen Anne, ... By John Pointer, ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Lichfield, for Bernard Lintott, London, 1714. ESTC No. T222544. Grub Street ID 245414.
  • Pointer, John. A chronological history of England: or, an impartial abstract of the most remarkable transactions, ... that have happen'd in the several kings reigns, since the first attempt by Julius Cæsar, upon this southern-part of Great Britain, to the pacifick year of Her present Majesty Queen Anne, ... By John Pointer, ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Litchfield, for Bernard Lintott, London, 1714. ESTC No. N26698. Grub Street ID 16065.
  • Pointer, John. Miscellanea in usum juventutis academicæ: containing 1. Characters of the classick authors, and some of our English Writers: Collected from Kenner, Addison, Pope, Garth, Dryden, Rapin, &c. 2. Instructions for Reading the Classick Authors: Drawn from Hales, Felton, and Blackwall. 3. A Chronology of the Classick Authors: together with some short Instructions for Reading Chronology. 4. A Catalogue of the Best Classick Authors, and other Books of Polite Learning, and their Best Editions. 5. Pagan Mythology: Collected out of Vossius, Macrobius, Lampridius, Bochartus, Diodorus Siculus, Philostratus, Diogenes, Lucian, Plato, Plutarch, &c. 6. Latin Exercises; viz. Themes, Declamations, Poems, Philosophical Epigrams and Orations. 7. A Correction of several palpable Mistakes made by some of our English Historians and other Authors, as Daniel, Trussel, Temple, Brerewood, Hearne, Ayliffe, Puffendorf, Heylin, Savage, Spon, Brown, Walker, Dacier, Rapin, Virgil, Seneca, Tibullus, Paterculus, Sleidan,. Oxford: printed at the Theater for Ant. Peisley, and are to be sold by Ja. Knapton, Hen. Clements, Will. Taylor, and Will. Meadows Booksellers in London, 1718. ESTC No. T101338. Grub Street ID 155215.
  • Pointer, John. A rational account of the weather, shewing the signs of its several changes and alterations, together with the philosophical reasons of them. Collected not only from the common observations, but chiefly from some of the most approv'd authors, the most celebrated Philosophers, and the most judicious Naturalists of this and former Ages, as Dr. Halley, Dr. Mead, Dr. Woodward, Dr. Lister, Dr. Grew, Dr. Robinson, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Derham, Mr. Morton, Mr. Handley, Dr. Connor, Lord Bacon, Mr. Boyle, Mr. Ray, Dr. Wallis, Dr. Plot, Mons. Ozanam, Mons. Paseal, Seigneur Malpigius, Gassendus, Bartholin, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Pliny, Aratus, Virgil, Horace, Lucan, Seneca, and Varro. By John Pointer, M. A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire. Oxford: printed by L. L. for S. Wilmot: sold also by J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, D. Midwinter, W. and J. Innys, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, W. Taylor in Pater-Noster-Row, W. Mears near Temple-Bar, and J. Roberts in Warwick-Lane, London, 1723. ESTC No. T1891. Grub Street ID 224699.
  • Pointer, John. Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full account and explanation of the Roman coins found in Britain at different places and divers times, ... Also a large preface, shewing the usefulness of ancient coins and medals, in relation to history, poetry, sculpture, painting, and architecture: ... By John Pointer, M. A. ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Lichfield for Anth. Peisley, and are to be sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows booksellers in London, 1724. ESTC No. N48252. Grub Street ID 32842.
  • Pointer, John. Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britain at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture: The Way to know genuine from counterfeit Coins: The Reason of the Romans burying so much Coin here in Britain: And the Time when they did so. Also the Manner of. Oxford: printed by Leon. Lichfield for Anth. Peisley, and are to be sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows booksellers in London, [1724]. ESTC No. T106415. Grub Street ID 159579.
  • Pointer, John. Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britains at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture: The Way to know genuine from counterfeit Coins: The Reason of the Romans burying so much Coin here in Britain: And the Time when they did so. Also the Manner o. Oxford: printed by Leon. Lichfield for Anth. Peisley, and are to be sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows booksellers in London, [1724]. ESTC No. T106416. Grub Street ID 159580.
  • Pointer, John. Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. ... By John Pointer, ... Oxford: printed by Leon. Lichfield for Anth. Peisley, and are to be sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows booksellers in London, 1724. ESTC No. T193397. Grub Street ID 227553.
  • Pointer, John. A rational account of the weather. Shewing the signs of its several changes and alterations, together with the philosophical reasons of them. Collected, Not only from Common Observations, but chiefly from some of the most Approved Authors, the most Celebrated Philosophers, and the most Judicious Naturalists of this and former Ages. The second edition corrected and much enlarg'd. To which are added, three essays towards accounting for I. A continued course of wet years. II. The cause of an aurora borealis. III. The cause of the plague. By John Pointer, M.A. Rector of Slapton, in the County of Northampton, and Diocese of Peterborough. London: printed for Aaron Ward, at the King's Arms in Little-Britain, MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]. ESTC No. T12200. Grub Street ID 172734.
  • Pointer, John. Oxoniensis academia: or, the antiquities and curiosities of the University of Oxford. Giving an account of all the public edifices, both ancient and modern, particularly the Colleges and Halls, with their Chapels and Libraries; their most remarkable Curiosities and antique Customs; Parish Churches, Public Schools, Theatre, Musaeums, and Printing-House. Also the College Gardens, and Physic Garden, and other Places in the University. Together with lists of the founders, public benefactors, governors, and Visitors of the several Colleges and Halls; also Portraitures of famous Scholars and Statesmen; whose Pictures are plac'd in the Long-Gallery, with their Titles and Characters. Also Lists of the Chancellors, High-Stewards, Burgesses, Vice-Chancellors, Proctors, Professors, Lecturers, Public Orators, Keepers of the Archives and Musaeums, Public Registers and Public Librarians of this University. By John Pointer, M. A. Rector of Slapton in the County of Northampton, and Diocese of Peterbor. London: printed for S. Birt, in Ave-Maria Lane; and J. Ward, in Little Britain. Sold also by J. Fletcher, and J. Barrett, at Oxford; and T. Merrill, at Cambridge, 1749. ESTC No. T144896. Grub Street ID 191708.