Publications of John Free

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  • Free, John. The being and providence of God, and the certainty of a reward for the righteous, demonstrated upon the principles of natural reason. In a sermon preached before the University, at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Act-Sunday, July 8, 1739. By John Free, M. A. Vicar of Runcorn in Cheshire, and Lecturer of St. James's Garlick-Hythe, London. London: printed by D. Browne, for the author; and sold by W. Sandby, at the Ship without Temple-Bar, MDCCXLIII. [1743]. ESTC No. N15573. Grub Street ID 5284.
  • Free, John. The guardian: an imitation of Horace, ode V. book IV humbly addressed to His royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, upon his defeat of the rebel army in Scotland. By the Revd. Dr. Free, Vice-Principal of Alban-Hall, Oxford. London: printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, and sold by M. Cooper in Pater-Noster Row, [1746]. ESTC No. N17985. Grub Street ID 7458.
  • Free, John. The bloody methods of propagating the popish religion a plain proof that it is not of divine original [sic]: ... A sermon preached at St. Mary's in Oxford, before the University, on the fifth of November, 1745, ... by John Free, ... London: printed by D. Browne, for T. Osborne; J. and J. Rivington; W. Sandby; and J. Fletcher, in Oxford, 1746. ESTC No. T22916. Grub Street ID 249198.
  • Free, John. An essay towards an history of the English tongue. Part I. Divided into Four Preliminary Dissertations, and giving an Account, I. Of the Roman or Latin Tongue, as once spoken in Britain. II. Of the British or Welsh, and its antient, and present Limits. III. Of the Pyhtas, corruptly called Picts, by the Romans; their Settlement in the North of Britain; the Original of their Name, and the Nature, Extent, and Duration of their Language. IV. Of the Scots from Ireland; and the Extent of the Erst Language; in order to distinguish it from the English in the North of Britain, which vulgarly passes under the Name of Broad Scotch. By John Free, D.D. London: printed for W. Sandby, at the Ship, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-Street, M.DCC.XLIX. [1749]. ESTC No. T122385. Grub Street ID 173085.
  • Free, John. Stigand: or, the antigallican. A poem, in Miltonic verse. By the Reverend John Free, ... London: printed for Marshall Sheepey, 1750. ESTC No. T48654. Grub Street ID 276504.
  • Free, John. A volume of sermons preached before the University of Oxford. By John Free, ... London: printed by Dan. Browne, for the author, 1750. ESTC No. T149447. Grub Street ID 195452.
  • Free, John. Poems, and miscellaneous pieces formerly written by John Free, D. D. Vicar of Runcorn, in Cheshire, and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. London: printed by W. Bowyer for the author, MDCCLI. [1751]. ESTC No. T84590. Grub Street ID 304968.
  • Free, John. The danger attending an enlightened and free people, from a national intercourse with those, who live under an idolatrous religion, and despotick government. A sermon preached at Aldgate-Church, in London, .. before the Honourable Edward Vernon, Esq; grand president, and the several laudable associations of Anti-Gallicans. By John Free, ... London: printed by R. Penny, for the author; and sold by J. Robinson, M. Sheepey, Anti-Gallicans, and W. Owen, 1753. ESTC No. T32052. Grub Street ID 262792.
  • Free, John. The speech of Dr. John Free, containing a concise and clear account of the English constitution, both old and new: And of the Rise, and Progress of the modern Part of that Assembly, which we now call the Parliament. Delivered July 30, 1753. to the Worshipful the Mayor, aldermen, and citizens, at the town-hall in Oxford, upon taking up his Freedom of the City. London: printed by E. Owen in Holborn, for the author; and sold by Mr. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge; Mr. Owen, at Homer's-Head near Temple-Bar; Mr. Whitworth, at the Feathers in the Poultry; and Mr. Parker, bookseller in Oxford, 1753. ESTC No. N24382. Grub Street ID 13744.
  • Free, John. Of the reason and necessity for written laws, and the power, and qualifications of those, who write them. A sermon preached ... the 30th of January, in the year, 1753. at the Temple Church, in London. By John Free, ... London: printed for the author, by E. Owen, and sold by Messieurs Hodges; Rivington; and Sandby, [1753?]. ESTC No. T4280. Grub Street ID 271573.
  • Free, John. Seasonable reflections upon the importance of the name of England: wherein it is enquired; whether the disuse of that name, and likewise that of English-Man, among those, who are of English Extraction hath not sensibly hurt and diminished the strength, Influence, and Extent of our native country. Address'd to * * *, Esq; Member of * * * and President of one of the laudable Associations of Anti-Gallicans. By John Free, D. D. Vicar of Runcorn in Cheshire, Thursday Lecturer at St. Mary-Hill, London, and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. London: printed by E. Owen at the Griffin in Holborn, and sold by Mr. Sandby, over-against St. Dunstan's Church Fleet-Street; Mr. Bourne, and Mr. Cook, under the Royal Exchange, London. Mr. Sacville Parker and booksellers in Oxford, [1755]. ESTC No. N65388. Grub Street ID 47268.
  • Free, John. The monthly reviewers reviewed by an antigallican: or, a vindication of Dr. Free's late book, upon the importance of the name of England, from the timorous, yet malevolent insinuations of that fraternity. London: printed by E. Owen, at the Griffin in Holborn, and sold by Mr. Sandby, over-against St. Dunstan's Church; Mr. Cooke, under the Royal Exchange; Mr. Swan, near St. Martin's-Lane in the Strand, and Mr. Parker at Oxford, [1755]. ESTC No. N5372. Grub Street ID 37623.
  • Free, John. An ode of consolation upon the loss of Minorca. Humbly address'd to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, &c. By John Free, D. D. Vicar of East-Coker in Somersetshire; Thursday Lecturer of St. Mary-Hill, London; and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. London: printed for R. Baldwin, at the Rose in Pater-Noster Row, MDCCLVI. [1756]. ESTC No. N10523. Grub Street ID 533.
  • Free, John. The terms, or conditions of national unanimity established upon just principles; ... A sermon ... preached at St. John's, in Southwark, May the 29th, 1756. before the Laudable and Loyal Association of Antigallicans assembling in Horsley-down; ... By John Free, ... London: printed by E. Owen; and sold by Mr. Sandby, and Mr. Cooke, 1756. ESTC No. T3057. Grub Street ID 261425.
  • Free, John. The sentiments of a true antigallican; or, a collection of political pieces, respecting the interest of England. By John Free, D. D. Vicar of Runcorn, in Cheshire, Thursday Lecturer at St. Mary Hill, London, and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. Containing I. A. Sermon, preached during the Rebellion, before the University of Oxford, on the 5th of November, 1745, when the Rebels were advancing to Derby. II. A. Sermon, Treating of the Reason and Necessity for written Laws; and the Power and Qualifications of those, who write them. Preached at the Temple Church in London, on the 30th. of January, 1753. III. The Doctors Speech, deliver'd July 30, 1753, to the Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens, at the Town-Hall, in Oxford, upon taking up his Freedom of the City, containing a concise and clear Account of the English Constitution, both old and new. IV. A Sermon preached at Aldgate Church, in London on the 27th of April, 1753, before the Honourable Edward Vernon, Grand President, and . London: sold by Mr. Sandby, at the Ship, opposite St. Dunstan's Church Fleet-Street; Mr. Swan, near Northumberland; House, Mr. Cooke, at the Royal-Exchange. and Mr. Parker in Oxford, 1756. ESTC No. N36272. Grub Street ID 24251.
  • Free, John. Poems on several occasions, formerly written by John Free, D. D. Vicar of East-Coker in Somersetshire, Thursday Lecturer of St. Mary-Hill, London, and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. The second edition, with additions of later pieces; and an historical and critieal [sic] account of the origin and peculiar nature of English poetry, in a letter to a Member of Parliament. London: printed by E. Owen, in Holborn; and sold by T. Osborne in Gray's-Inn; R. and J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall; J. Rivington in St. Paul's Church-Yard; W. Sandby at the Ship near Temple Bar; W. Frederick in Bath; S. Parker and D. Prince in Oxford, Mrs. Cook at the Royal Exchange; and by the author, M.DCCLVII. [1757]. ESTC No. N12098. Grub Street ID 2111.
  • Free, John. Rules for the discovery of false prophets: or the dangerous impositions of the people called Methodists detected at the bar of scripture, and reason. A sermon preached before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Whitsunday, 1758. With a preface ... and an appendix .. By John Free, ... London: printed by E. Owen, for the author; and sold by Mr. Sandby, Mrs Cooke, Mr. Parker and Mr. Prince, in Oxford, and Mr. Frederick in Bath, 1758. ESTC No. T25373. Grub Street ID 257811.
  • Free, John. Rules for the discovery of false prophets: or the dangerous impositions of the people called Methodists detected at the bar of scripture, and reason. A sermon preached before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Whitsunday 1758. With a preface In Vindication of certain Articles proposed to the serious Consideration of the Company of Salters in London: and an appendix Containing authentick Vouchers; from the Writings of the Methodists, &c. in Support of the Charge, which has been brought against them. By John Free, D. D. Vicar of East-Coker in Somersetshire, Thursday-Lecturer of St. Mary-Hill, London, and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. London: printed by E. Owen, in Holborn, for the author; and sold by Mr. Sandby, at the Ship, opposite St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, Mrs Cooke, at the Royal Exchange, Mr. Parker and Mr. Prince, Booksellers in Oxford and Mr. Frederick in Bath, M,DCC,LVIII. [1758]. ESTC No. T25374. Grub Street ID 257812.
  • Free, John. Certain articles proposed to the serious consideration, of the Court of Assistants, of the Worshipful Company of Salters in London, &c. By John Free, D. D. Vicar of East-Coker in Somersetshire, Thursday Lecturer of St. Mary-Hill, London, and Lecturer of Newington in Surry. London: printed for E. Owen, in Holborn, for the author; and sold by Mr. Sandby, at the Ship, opposite St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, Mrs. Cook, at the Royal Exchange, Mr. Parker and Mr. Prince, Booksellers in Oxford, M,DCC,LVIII. [1758]. ESTC No. T84596. Grub Street ID 304974.
  • Free, John. Rules for the discovery of false prophets: or the dangerous impositions of the people called Methodists detected at the bar of Scripture, and reason. A sermon preached before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Whitsunday, 1758. With a preface ... and an appendix .. By John Free, ... London: printed by E. Owen, in Holborn, for the author; and sold by Mr. Sandby, Mrs. Cooke, Mr. Parker and Mr. Prince, booksellers in Oxford, and Mr. Frederick in Bath, 1758. ESTC No. N48681. Grub Street ID 33167.
  • Free, John. Rules for the discovery of false prophets: or the dangerous impositions of the people called Methodists detected at the bar of scripture, and reason. A sermon preached before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Whitsunday, 1758. With a preface ... and an appendix .. By John Free, ... London: printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Sandby; Mr. J. Scott, and Mr. Cook, 1759. ESTC No. T25372. Grub Street ID 257810.
  • Free, John. Rules for the discovery of false prophets: or the dangerous impositions of the people called Methodists detected at the bar of Scripture, and reason. A sermon preached before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Whitsunday, 1758. With a preface In Vindication of certain Articles proposed to the serious Consideration of the Company of Salters in London: and an appendix Containing authentick Vouchers; from the Writings of the Methodists, &c. in Support of the Charge, which has been brought against them. By John Free, Doctor in Divinity, &c. London: printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Sandby, in Fleet-Street; Mr. J. Scott, in Pater-Noster Row, and Mr. Cook, at the Royal-Exchange, 1759. ESTC No. N12870. Grub Street ID 2845.
  • Free, John. The whole speech, which was delivered to the reverend clergy of the great city of London. On Tuesday the 8th of May, 1759, being the ... anniversary meeting at Sion College. To which is prefixed, a remonstrance to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Winchester, ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author, and sold by Jonathan Scott, [1759]. ESTC No. T84620. Grub Street ID 304999.
  • Free, John. Dr. Free's remarks, upon Mr. Jones's letter, and the affidavits relative to the composing, then publishing from the pulpit; and afterwards printing that scandalous forgery, the pretended letter from the mansions above. London: printed by E. Owen, in Holborn, for the author; and sold by W. Sandby, at the Ship, opposite St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, [1759]. ESTC No. T84622. Grub Street ID 305001.
  • Free, John. A display of the bad principles of the Methodists: in certain articles proposed to the serious consideration of the worshipful Company of Salters in London, by John Free, Doctor in Divinity, &c. London: printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Sanby, in Fleet-Street; Mr. J. Scott, in Pater-Noster Row, and Mr. Cook, at the Royal-Exchange, [1759]. ESTC No. T84624. Grub Street ID 305003.
  • Free, John. A controversy with the people called Methodists, concerning the true nature of the Christian religion: proving it to be a religion moral and practical; and vindicating it, from the scandalous imputation, of saving it's [sic] professors, without the condition of an holy life. Written by John Free, ... London: printed and sold by W. Sandby, near Temple-Bar, J. Scott, and R. Stevens, S. Parker, and D. Prince in Oxford, and by the author at his house in King-John's Court Bermondsey, 1760. ESTC No. T185185. Grub Street ID 221419.
  • Free, John. Stadia physiologica duo; or, two stages in physiology: exhibiting all along the opinions of the best writers, both in anatomy, and animal oeconomy, ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author; and sold by Mr. Sandby; Mr. J. Scott; Mr. S. Parker, and Mr. D. Prince, in Oxford; Mr. Frederick, in Bath; and by the author himself, at his house in Lambeth, 1762. ESTC No. N23108. Grub Street ID 12467.
  • Free, John. A genuine petition to the King; and likewise, a letter to the Right Hon. the Earl of Bute; concerning the very hard case of an eminent divine of the Church of England. Published from the originals by the Rev. Dr. Free. London: printed for the editor, and sold by him at his house in Lambeth, and by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1762. ESTC No. T40771. Grub Street ID 269808.
  • Free, John. The petition of John Free, D.D. relative to the conduct of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. Most humbly addressed to the Honourable House of Commons. London: printed for the petitioner, and sold at his house, 1763. ESTC No. T206294. Grub Street ID 235809.
  • Free, John. The petition of John Free, D.D. relative to the conduct of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. Most humbly addressed to the Honourable House of Commons. London: printed for the petitioner, and sold at his house in Newington Butts; with such other of his Works as are still extant, in Divinity, Physiology, History, Poetry, and English Politicks, particularly another late Petition, MDCCLXIII. [1763]. ESTC No. T84615. Grub Street ID 304994.
  • Free, John. The analysis of man; or the difference between the reasonable and living soul. A sermon preached at St. Mary's in Oxford, before the University, on Sunday, May 20, 1764, ... By John Free, ... To which is added, a variety of philosophical notes, ... London: printed for the author, and sold by W. Sandby, and J. Williams; J. Almon; and S. Parker in Oxford, [1764?]. ESTC No. T192309. Grub Street ID 226833.
  • Free, John. The operations of God and nature, from the beginning of things, to the finishing of the vegetable creation, and the appointment of the seasons of the year. A sermon preached before a society of florists, in the parish church of Hackney, July the 25th, 1764, (being St. James's-Day,) and published at the request of the society. By John Free, D.D. London: printed for the author, and sold by W. Sandby, at the Ship, opposite St. Dunstan's Church, and J. Williams in Fleet Street; and J. Almon, in Piccadilly, [1764?]. ESTC No. N10602. Grub Street ID 611.
  • Free, John. Matrimony made easy; or, a new form of marriage, founded on the principles and practice of the holy patriarchs, and the laws of God, and nature: with a Petition, &c. for tolerating the same, and putting it upon an equal Footing with the Marriages of the Quakers and Jews; supported throughout by Reason and Scripture, and [ with ] the determination of two remarkable cases of conscience, the one respecting divorce, the other polygamy; by a bishop of the Church of England. London: printed for the author: and sold by W. Sandby at the Ship, near Temple-Bar; G. Kearsley, opposite St. Martin's, Ludgate; J. Williams, at the Mitre, Fleet-Street; and J. Almon, in Piccadilly, MDCCLXIV. [1764]. ESTC No. T100533. Grub Street ID 154479.
  • Free, John. The operations of God and nature, from the beginning of things, to the finishing of the vegetable creation, and the appointment of the seasons ... A sermon preached before a society of florists, in the parish church of Hackney, July the 25th, 1764, ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author, and sold by W. Sandby, J. Williams, and J. Almon, [1764]. ESTC No. T213950. Grub Street ID 240569.
  • Free, John. The voluntary exile; or, the English poet's sermon in verse, written upon divers important subjects, before he embarked for France, and dedicated a La Coterie, or the Society of English Patriots. Part the first. With variety of notes, Religious, Historical, and Political. London: printed for the family of the author; and sold at the Subscription Price 2s. & 6d by J. Almon in Piccadilly; J. Warcus at the Bible in Fleet-Street, the editor Dr. Free, at Newington-Butts; and by the booksellers of London and Westminster, MDCCLXV. [1765]. ESTC No. T175461. Grub Street ID 212552.
  • Free, John. The analysis of man; or the difference between the reasonable, and living soul. A sermon preached at St. Mary's in Oxford, before the University, on Sunday, May 20, 1764, ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author, and sold by J. Almon; S. Parker in Oxford; and by the author at Newington Butts, [1765?]. ESTC No. T78285. Grub Street ID 300149.
  • Free, John. A plan for founding in England, at the expence of a great empress, a free university for the reception not only of her proper subjects, but also people of all nations and religions; particularly the borderers upon her own dominions. To which there will be added, a sketch of an universal liturgy for the use of the foreign students. In English, Latin, and French. By John Free, ... London: printed for the author: and sold by W. Sandby; S. Parker, in Oxford; J. Almon; J. Williams; M. Cooke; and by the author at Newiugton [sic] Butts, 1766. ESTC No. T206582. Grub Street ID 236032.
  • Free, John. A plan for founding in England, at the expence of a great empress, a free university for the reception not only of her proper subjects, but also people of all nations and religions; particularly the borderers upon her own dominions. To which there will be added, a sketch of an universal liturgy for the use of the foreign students. In English, Latin, and French. By John Free, Doctor in Divinity, Vicar of East Coker, in Somersetshire, Sir John Leman's Lecturer at St. Mary-Hill, in London, and Lecturer of Newington-Butts. London: printed for the author: and sold by W. Sandby, in Fleet-Street; S. Parker, in Oxford; J. Almon, in Piccadilly; J. Williams, in Fleet-Street; M. Cooke, at the Royal Exchange; and by the author at Newiugton [sic] Butts, 1766. ESTC No. N11619. Grub Street ID 1622.
  • Free, John. England's warning piece; shewing the supreme and indispensable authority of the laws of God; and the impiety, and fatal consequences of screening, and abetting murder. A sermon occasioned by the untimely death of Mr. William Allen the younger, who was most inhumanly murdered near his father's house, by an arbitrary military power, on Tuesday, the 10th of May, 1768. Preached at the Request of his Friends, in the Parish Church of Newington-Butts, and published in Compliance with the Demand of the Publick. By John Free, D.D. London: printed for the author, and sold by W. Bingley, opposite Durham-Yard in the Strand; and Mrs. Shepherd, at the end of Horsemonger-Lane, Southwark, where the murder was committed, [1768]. ESTC No. N2076. Grub Street ID 10142.
  • Free, John. England's warning piece; shewing the supreme and indispensable authority of the laws of God; and the impiety, and fatal consequences of screening, and abetting murder. A sermon occasioned by the untimely death of Mr. William Allen the Younger who was most inhumanly murdere near his father's house, by an arbitary [sic] military power, on Tuesday, the 10th of May, 1768. Preached at the Request of his Friends, in the Parish Church of Newington-Butts, and published in Compliance with the Demand of the Publick. By John Free, Doctor in Divinity, &c. &c. &c. London: printed for the author, and sold by W. Bingley, opposite Durham-Yard in the Strand; and Mrs Shepherd, at the end of Horsemonger-Lane, Southwark, where the murder was committed, [1768]. ESTC No. T32673. Grub Street ID 263353.
  • Free, John. England's warning piece; shewing the supreme and indispensable authority of the laws of God; and the impiety, and fatal consequences of screening and abetting murder. A sermon occasioned by the intimely death of Mr. William Allen the Younger, who was most inhumanly murdere near his father's house, by an arbitrary military power, on Tuesday, the 10th of May, 1768. Preached at the Request of his Friends, in the Parish Church of Newington-Butts, and published in Compliance with the Demand of the Publick. By John Free, D.D. London: printed for the author, and sold by W. Bingley, opposite Durham-Yard in the Strand; and Mrs. Shepherd, at the end of Horsemonger-Lane, Southwark, where the murder was committed, [1768]. ESTC No. T32674. Grub Street ID 263354.
  • Free, John. Common safety the cause and foundation of human society; or an examination of the rights of individuals to personal security, ... An anniversary sermon, preached ... on Whitsunday, 1769; ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author: and sold by William Bingley; I. Fell; and Mrs. Shepherd, Southwark; and by all the booksellers in town and country, [1769]. ESTC No. T184116. Grub Street ID 220482.
  • Free, John. Common safety the cause and foundation of human society; or an examination of the rights of individuals to personal security, ... An anniversary sermon, preached ... 1769; ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author: and sold by William Bingley; I. Fell; and Mrs. Shepherd, Southwark, [1769]. ESTC No. T84604. Grub Street ID 304983.
  • Free, John. Common safety the cause and foundation of human society; or an examination of the rights of individuals to personal security, ... An anniversary sermon, preached ... on Whitsunday, 1769; ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author: and sold by William Bingley; I. Fell; and Mrs. Shepherd, Southwark, [1769]. ESTC No. T84617. Grub Street ID 304995.
  • Free, John. England's warning-piece; shewing the supreme and indispensable authority of the laws of God; and the impiety, and fatal consequences of screening, and abetting murder. A sermon occasioned by the untimely death of Mr. William Allen the younger, who was most inhumanly murdered near his father's house, by an arbitrary military power, on Tuesday, the tenth of May, 1768. Preached at the request of his friends, in the Parish Church of Newington-Butts, and published in compliance with the demand of the public. By John Free, D.D. Boston: Printed for J. Greenleaf, and sold at the new printing-office, in Hanover-Street, 1773. ESTC No. W31874. Grub Street ID 342317.
  • Free, John. Common safety the cause and foundation of human society; or An examination of the rights of individuals to personal security, and how far those rights may extend to the altering, dissolving, or forsaking any government, that shall cherish murderers. An anniversary sermon, preached in the Parish Church of St. Mary, Newington-Butts, in Surry; on Whitsunday, 1769; being the sequel to that occasioned by the murder of Mr. William Allen the younger, on the bloody 10th of May, 1768; and published at the request of his friends as a remembrancer, to prevent the consideratio of political murder. By John Free, D.D. Vicar of East Coker, in Somersetshire; Sir John Lemons Lecturer of St. Mary-Hill, London; and lecturer of Newington-Butts. [Boston]: London: printed. Boston: re-printed for J. Greenleaf, and sold at the new printing-office, in Hanover-Street, 1773. ESTC No. W37461. Grub Street ID 348237.
  • Free, John. An essay towards an history of the English tongue. The third edition. Divided into five preliminary dissertations, ... By John Free, D.D. London: printed for the author, and delivered by him; also by W. Brown, and J. Williams, 1773. ESTC No. T151761. Grub Street ID 196971.
  • Free, John. Let him, that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall: or the danger of self-sufficiency in matters of religion. A sermon alluding to the evil report, which has lately been propagated ... Preached ... 4th of May, 1786. ... By John Free, ... London: printed for the author. And sold by W. Brown; W. Ash; E. Tilley, [1786]. ESTC No. T84618. Grub Street ID 304996.
  • Free, John. An essay towards an history of the English tongue. The fourth edition with additions. Divided into five preliminary dissertations; And Giving an Account, I. Of the Roman or Latin Tongue, as once spoken in Britain. II. Of the British or Welsh, and its antient, and present Limits. III. Of the Pyhtas, corruptly called Picts, by the Romans; their Settlement in the North of Britain: The Original of the Name, and the Nature, Extent and Duration of their Language. IV. Of the Scots from Ireland; and the Extent of the Erse Language; in order to distinguish it from the English in Scotland. V. Of the Aera of the Language properly called English. By John Free, D.D. London: printed for the author; and sold by W. Brown, Essex-Street, in the Strand; W. Ash, Little Tower-Street; and the pamphlet-shops south of the Royal-Exchange, [1788]. ESTC No. T84595. Grub Street ID 304973.
  • Free, John. Tyrocinium geographicum Londinense, or the London geography, consisting of Dr. Free's, short lectures, compiled for the use of his younger pupils, Published Chiefly for the Information of genteel Young Citizens not attending the Gresham Professors, and very proper for the Upper Forms of great Schools, for Gentlemen of the first year in the Universities; and for Ladies that read History. To which is added, by the editor, Translated from the Greek into English blank Verse The periegesis of Dionysius, the geographer, from the edition of Dr. Wells, containing the antient and modern Science. London: printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Brown, Corner of Essex-Street, Strand, Messrs. Rivington, St. Paul's Church Yard; Mr. Richardson, Royal Exchange, Messrs. Egerton, No. 32, Charing-Cross, Mr. Woodhouse, Lower Brook-Street, Grosvenor-Square; Mr. Ash, Little Tower-Street; Mr. Ginger, College-Street, Westminster and by the booksellers of Oxford and Cambridge, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]. ESTC No. T90423. Grub Street ID 310284.
  • Free, John. Tyrocinium geographicum Londinense; or, the London geography: consisting of Dr. Free's short lectures, compiled for the use of his younger pupils. Published Chiefly for the Information of genteel Young Citizens. Dedicated, by Permission, To the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen; And the Author honoured for the Work with the Freedom of the City. To which is added, by the editor, Translated from the Greek into English Blank Verse, The periegesis of Dionysius, the geographer, from the edition of Dr. Wells: Comprehending, for the Use of the Ladies who read History, and the Youth of the Universities. Both the Antient and Modern System. London: printed for the author: and sold by Brown, Corner of Essex-Street, Strand; Rivington, St. Paul's Churchyard; Richardson, Royal Exchange; Cadell, Strand; Egertons, Charing-Cross; and by the booksellers of Oxford and Cambridge, [1790]. ESTC No. T90421. Grub Street ID 310282.