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• Theatrum omnium scientiarum, sive, Apparatus quo exceptus fuit exc.mus princeps d. Innicus de Guevara et Tassis (Robertus Mollus typographus excudebat, 1650), by Giovanni Battista Cacace and Nicolas Perrey (page images at HathiTrust)

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• The second part of Mr. Waller's poems Containing, his alteration of The maids tragedy, and whatever of his is yet unprinted: together with some other poems, speeches, &c. that were printed severally, and never put into the first collection of his poems. (London : printed for Tho. Bennet, at the Half-Moon in St. Pauls Church-yard, MDCXC. [1690]), by Edmund Waller (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Éloge des académiciens de l'Académie royale des sciences : morts depuis l'an 1666 jusqu'en 1790 : suivis de ceux de l'Hopital et de Pascal (Chez Frédéric Vieweg, et Fuchs ..., 1799), by Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat Condorcet (page images at HathiTrust)
• [Derushim ṿe-hesped]. (Columbia University Libraries, in the 17th century), by Gedaliah ben Joseph Ibn Yaḥya and Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University Libraries) (page images at HathiTrust)
• [Ḳovets] : [kolel derashot, hespedim, ḥidushe torah, kaṿanot la-tefilah, kabalah, sheʼelot u-teshuvot ve-ʻod]. (Columbia University Libraries, in the 18th century), by Yehudah ben ʻAmram Diṿan and Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University. Libraries) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A certain and true relation of the heavenly enjoyments and living testimonies of God's love unto her soul, participated of from the bountiful hand of the Lord, and communicated to her in the time of her weakness of body. Declared upon the dying-bed of Sarah, the wife of John Beck ... who departed this life the 13th day of the 6th moneth, 1679. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year 1680), by Sarah Beck (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Answer to one part of the Lord Protector's speech. (Livewel Chapman, 1654), by John Spittlehouse and Livewel Chapman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Speech of Mr Iohn VVhite, counsellor at law, made in the Commons House of Parliament concerning episcopacy (London : Printed for Thomas Nicholes, and are to bee sold at his shop, at the signe of the Bible in Popes-head Alley, 1641., 1641), by John White, Thomas Nicholls, and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A speech delivered in the House of Commons, July 7th: 1641. being resolved into a committee, (so neer as it could be collected together) in the Palatine cause. By Sr. Simonds D'Ewes. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1641), by Simonds D'Ewes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A collection of speeches made by Sir Edward Dering Knight and Baronet, in matter of religion. Some formerly printed, and divers more now added: all of them revised, for the vindication of his name, from weake and wilfull calumnie: and by the same Sir Edward Dering now subjected to publike view and censure, upon the urgent importunity of many, both gentlemen and divines. (London : Printed by E.G. for F. Eglesfield, and Jo. Stafford, 1642), by Edward Dering (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• His Royall Maiesties speech: spoken in the High Court of Parliament on Friday, December the 2. 1641, with the love which His Majesty lately hath shown to the city of London, by knighting five aldermen, at his palace at Hampton Court, and royally giving them againe into their hands London-Derrie. ([London] : Printed by B. Alsop, 1641), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Glyn, his speech in Parliament, vpon the reading of the accusation of the House of Commons against Mr. Herbert the Kings attorney, for advising and drawing the accusation of high treason against the six worthy members of the House of Commons. February 19. An. Dom. 1641 (London : Printed for Iohn Hammond, 1642), by John Glynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Grimston his speech in the House of Commons, concerning the distempers betweene the King and both Houses of Parliament. 1642. (London : Printed Iuly 5. for M. T., 1642), by Harbottle Grimston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Grimstone, his speech in Parliament: on VVednesday the 19th of Ianuary, vpon the preferring of the Essex petition, Anno Domino [sic], 1642. VVith a desire to set the countrey in readinesse of arms for defence against forreine enemies. VVherein is set forth the miserable decay of trading in cloth. For the removing of popish lords from Parliament; with the searching out of priests and Iesuites. Also for the speedy bringing the bishops to a triall. (London : Printed for John Hammond, 1642), by Harbottle Grimston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Tvvo speeches, spoken in the honourable House of Commons. The first by Mr. Grimston Esquire: the second, by Sir Beniamin Rudiard. Concerning the differences between the Kings Majesty, and both Houses of Parliament. (London : Printed for H. Hutton, 1643), by Harbottle Grimston and Benjamin Rudyerd (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Grimston his worthy and learned speech: spoken in the High Court of Parliament. Concerning troubles abroad, and greevances at home. Shewing the inward symptoms and causes of all our feares and dangers. And what probability there is of reformation, in case due punishment be speedily executed on incendiaries, and chiefe causers of those distractions, that have opprest our church, and common-wealth. (London : Printed for W.H., 1641), by Harbottle Grimston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A seasonable speech made to the lord maior and Common Councel of London, by Mr. Harvey, being accompanied thither with many citizens of qualitie. Concerning the great distempers of the times. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1642), by Edmund Harvey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Speech in Parliament: on Munday the 31th of January. (London : printed for F.C. T.B., 1642), by Denzil Holles Holles (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The speech of Colonel Shapcott. Knight for Devonshire. Being spoken on the 30. of Octob. in the Parliament House, in behalf of K. Charls the second. ([London : s.n., 1654]), by Robert Shapcott (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• ThauRam Tanjah his speech in his claim, verbatim. ([London : s.n., 1654]), by Thomas Tany (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A speech spoken by Sr. Thomas Wroth knight, in the honourable House of Commons: vpon his delivery of a petition from the knights, gentlemen, and freeholders of the county of Somerset. February 25. 1642. Together with the petition of the said county then delivered. (London : Printed for H. S., 1642), by Thomas Wroth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An honourable speech made in the Parlament of Scotland by the Earle of Argile (being now competitor with Earle Morton for the chancellorship) the thirtieth of September 1641. Touching the prevention of nationall dissention, and perpetuating the happie peace and union betwixt the two kingdomes, by the frequent holding of Parlaments. (London : Printed by A.N. for I.M. at the George in Fleetstreet, Anno 1641), by Archibald Campbell Argyll and Scotland. Parliament. House of Lords (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Three speeches of the Right Honorable, Sir Francis Bacon Knight, then his Majesties Sollicitor Generall, after Lord Verulam, Viscount Saint Alban. Concerning the post-nati naturalization of the Scotch in England union of the lawes of the kingdomes of England and Scotland. Published by the authors copy, and licensed by authority. (London : Printed by Richard Badger, for Samuel Broun, and are to be sold at his shop in St. Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the white Lyon and Ball, 1641), by Francis Bacon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A speech spoken by a worthy and learned gentleman, Master Thomas Chadlicot, Esquire: in the behalfe of the King and Parliament, at Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire; before one Master Blithe a minister of Gods Word, and Master Lewin a councellour at law. And now published for the publique good for the cure of the miserable distempers of this distracted kingdome. With the Parliaments resolution concerning the Kings most Excellent Majesty. (London : printed for Tho. Banks, August 26. 1642), by Thomas Chadlicot and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Pyms speech in Parliament. Wherein is expressed his zeal and reall affection to the publike good. As also shewing what dangers are like to ensue by want of their enjoying the priviledges of Parliament. With the generall occasion of grief to the House, thorough His Majesties alienating himself from his Parliament in his opinions. Whereunto is added, some passages that hapned [sic] the ninth of March, between the Kings Majesty, and the committee of both Houses, when the declaration was delivered. What passed the next day, when His Majesty delivered his answer. (London : Printed for Andrew Coe and Marmaduke Boat, 1641 [i.e. 1642]), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Pyms speech in Parliament. Wherein is expressed his zeal and reall affection to the publike good. As also shewing what dangers are like to ensue by want of their enjoying the priviledges of Parliament. With the generall occasion of grief to the House, thorough His Majesties alienating himself from his Parliament in his opinions. Whereunto is added, some passages that hapned [sic] the ninth of March, between the Kings Majesty, and the committee of both Houses, when the declaration was delivered. What passed the next day, when His Majesty delivered his answer. (London : Printed for Andrew Coe and Marmaduke Boat, 1641 [i.e. 1642]), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The troubles of Israel, or, The English achan pursued, and his foot-steps partly discovered by one that hopes to be kept from admiring any mans person for advantage sake; yet freely desires to give honour to whom honour and fear to whom fear is due. (London : Printed for T. Brewster, 1660), by T. C. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sir Phillip Stapleton his worthy speech in the House of Commons in Parliament, Ian. 15. 1641. Concerning the accusation of the Lord Digby and Colonell Lunsford of high treason. (London : Printed for John Thomas, 1641. [i.e. 1642]), by Philip Stapleton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sr. Tho. VViddringtons speech at a conference betweene both Houses on Tuesday the 20. of July 1641. At the transmission of the impeachment against Matthew Wren Doctor in Divinity, late Bishop of Norwich, and now Bishop of Ely. (London : Printed by E. G. for R. Best at Grayes Inne gate in Holborne, 1641), by Thomas Widdrington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A speech spoken in the House of Commons, by the Reverend Father in God, Robert, L. Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. Being brought to the barre to answer for himselfe. (London : Printed by R. B. for Richard Lownds, and are to be sold at his Shop without Ludgate, 1641. [i.e. 1642]), by Robert Wright (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Pym, his speech. On Tuesday the 8th of February, to the Lords, at a conferrence of both Houses, concerning the petition of the knights and gentry of the county of Kent. Delivered to the Lords, February the ninth, Anno Domini, 1642. (London : Printed for Iohn Hammond, 1641. [i.e. 1642]), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The substance of Mr. Pymms speech: to the Lords in Parliament. Novemb. 9. 1641. (London : Imprinted for Richard Lownes, MDCXLI. [1641]), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Tvvo speeches made by Iohn Pymm Esquire; the one after the articles of the charge against the Earle of Strafford were read. The other, after the articles of the articles of the charge against Sir George Ratcliffe were read. (London : Printed for Iohn Bartlet, and are to be sold at the gilt Cup, neere St. Austins gate, 1641), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A worthy speech made by Master Pym, to the Lords on Fryday the thirty one of December concerning an information against the Lord Digby. Wherein is discovered the dangerous effects of the said information, if not suddenly prevented, against the royall power prerogative of the King, and priviledges of Parliament. In the free votes and proceedings thereof. (London : Printed for Thomas Banckes. and F. Coles, 1641. [i.e. 1642]), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Bagshaw his worthy speech in Parliament, Febr, 18. 1641. Concerning the passing of a bill, for the disarming of the papists within this kingdome. (London : Printed by T.F. for J. Thomas, 1641. [i.e. 1642]), by Edward Bagshaw and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Dean of Chester's speech to His Majesty August the 27th. 1687. ([London : printed for M.T., 1687]), by James Arderne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true copy of the Lord Andevers two speeches to the Lords in Parliament; the one concerning the Star-Chamber; the other concerning the pacification: both which were formerly corrupted and abused by a false copy printed. (London : Printed for Francis Constable, 1641), by Charles Howard Berkshire (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A worthy speech made by the Right Honourable the Lord Brooke, at the election of his captaines and commanders at Warwick Castle, as also at the delivery of their last commissions ([London] : February the 26. Printed at London for Iohn Vnderwood, 1643), by Robert Greville Brooke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Prince Charles his gracious resolution concerning the present affaires of this Kingdome, presented to His Sacred Maiesty by Doctor Duppa, Bishop of Salisbury, in a speech delivered in the Princes behalfe, for a sudden accomodation of peace between His Majesty, and his high court of Parliament. As also, His Highnesse humble request to His Maiesty, in behalfe of sundry commanders taken prisoners by the Kings army. ([London] : First printed at Oxford by Leonard Lichfield, and now reprinted at London for John Rivers, [1642]), by Brian Duppa (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Fynes his speech in Parliament: touching the proffer of the citie of London by the Lord Maior: on Thursday the 17. of February, 1641. to disburse 60000l. towards the suppressing the rebellion in Ireland. (London : rinted for F.C. and T.B., 1641 [i.e. 1642]), by Nathaniel Fiennes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Earle of Darby's speech on the scaffold, immediately before his execution at Bolton in Lancashire, on Wednesday, October 15. 1651. Exactly taken in short-hand, as it was spoken; and now published for the satisfaction of those that desire to be truly informed. (London : Printed for Nathaniel Brooks, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Angel in Cornhil, 1651), by James Stanley Derby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A worthy speech spoken by Sir Iohn VVray in Parliament. November the thirteenth, concerning episcopall authority and lordly primacy of the bishops in these our times. 1641. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1641), by John Wray (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Teutsche Reden (verlegts Joh. Friedrich Gleditsch, 1691), by Veit Ludwig von Seckendorf (page images at HathiTrust)

• Orationes sex augustales, ad Constantium, Jovianum, Valentem et Valentinianum II. Imper. Augg. habitae (Typis Johann Shönfeldii, 1605), by Themistius, Johann Schönfeld, and Georg Remus (page images at HathiTrust)
• Dionis Chrysostomi Orationes (sumptibus et typis B.G. Teubneri, 1857), by Chrysostom Dio and Ludwig Dindorf (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lycurgi Oratio in Leocratem (sumptibus Croeckeriis, 1821), by approximately 390 B.C.-approximately 324 B.C. Lycurgus and Friedrich Osann (page images at HathiTrust)
• Polemonis Declamationes quae exstant duae : Accedunt excerpta e Callinici, Adriani, Jamblichi, Diodori libris et Isaaci Porphyrogenneti Peri tōn kataleiphthentōn hypo tou Homērou et Peri idiotētos kai charaktērōn tōn en Troia Hellēnōn te kai Trōōn quae vulgo dicuntur scripta (In aedibus B.G. Teubneri, 1873), by Antonius Polemo, Hugo Hinck, Emperor of the East Isaac I Comnenus, Diodorus Siculus, Iamblichus, of Tyre Adrianus, and active 3rd century Callinicus (page images at HathiTrust)

• Delle orationi volgarmente scritte da diversi huomini illustri de tempi nostri (Presso Altobello Salicato :, 1584), by Francesco Sansovino (page images at HathiTrust)

• Orationes sex augustales, ad Constantium, Jovianum, Valentem et Valentinianum II. Imper. Augg. habitae (Typis Johann Shönfeldii, 1605), by Themistius, Johann Schönfeld, and Georg Remus (page images at HathiTrust)
• Oratio habita in reflectorio Collegii Sanctae Marii Magd., Oxon (Printed for F. and C. Rivington, 1897), by William Clements (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bibliotheca rhetorum præcepta et exempla complectens, : quæ tam ad oratoriam facultatem quam ad poeticam pertinent. : discipulis pariter ac magistris perutilis. : opus bipartitum. (Apud Gregorium Dupuis, Via San-Jacobæa, sub Signo Coronæ Aureæ., 1725), by Gabriel François Le Jay, Grégoire Du Puis, and Domus Sancti Stanislai (page images at HathiTrust)
• Commentarius in tertium volumen orationum M.T. Ciceronis. (Sumptibus Sebastiani Cramoisy, 1631), by Nicolas Abram and Bibliothèque des Fontaines (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bibliotheca rhetorum præcepta et exempla complectens, : quæ tam ad oratoriam facultatem quam ad poeticam pertinent discipulis pariter ac magistris perutilis (Sumptibus Joan. Franc. Xav. Crätz & Thomæ Summer, 1749), by Gabriel François Le Jay, T. Frank Kennedy, Thomas Summer, and Johann Franc. Xavier Crätz (page images at HathiTrust)

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