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  Narbonus The laberynth of libertie. Very pleasant for young gentlemen to peruse, and passing profitable for them to prosecute. Wherein is contained the discommodities that insue, by following the lust of a mans will, in youth: and the goodnesse he after gayneth, being beaten with his owne rod, and pricked with the peeushnesse of his owne conscience, in age. VVriten by Austin Saker, of New Inne.
  Date of publication:
  1580
  

  Author(s):

  Saker, Austin.
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  STC reads "W. How for Richard Ihons". In two parts. Part 2 has a special title page, reading: Narbonus. The second parte, of the lust of libertie. Wherin is conteyned, the hap of Narbonus, beeing a souldioure: his returne ...
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  Advice to young gentlemen, in their several conditions of life· By way of address from a father to his children. By the Abbot Goussault, counseller in Parliament. With his sentiments and maxims upon what passes in civil society. Printed at Paris 1697, and translated into English.
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  Goussault, Jacques.
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  Originally published as "Les conseils d'un père à ses enfans sur les divers états de la vie". With a final advertisement leaf. Reproduction of the original at the British Library.
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  The compleat gentleman, or, Directions for the education of youth as to their breeding at home and travelling abroad in two treatises / by J. Gailhard ...
  Date of publication:
  1678
  

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  Gailhard, J. (Jean)
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  "A treatise concerning the education of youth : the second part" has special t.p. Advertisements on p. [1-4] at end. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  Look abovt yov or, A groatsworth of good councel for a peny : being variety of councels, cautions, caveats, and directions : which, as they are necessary for young-men; so they are not to be rejected by old-men.
  Date of publication:
  1654
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Annotations on Thomason copy: "ffebr. 16 1653"; the '4' in the imprint has been crossed out. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Advice to a son; or Directions for your better conduct through the various and most important encounters of this life. Vnder these generall heads I. Studies &c. II. Love and marriage. III. Travell. IV. Government. V. Religion. Conclusion.
  Date of publication:
  1655
  

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  Osborne, Francis, 1593-1659.
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  Attributed to Francis Osborne. Annotation on Thomason copy: "October. 18. 1655."; the second 6 in the imprint date has been crossed out. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A divine poem written by Mary Wells, who recommends it as a fit token for all young men and maids, instead of profane songs and ballads
  Date of publication:
  1684
  

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  Wells, Mary, fl. 1684.
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  Place of publication from Wing CD-ROM, 1996. Identified as W1296, reel 2522 of the UMI microfilm set "Early English books 1641-1700". Cf. Wing W1296 which has "written by M.W." in the title and "printed by James Astwood" ...
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  Apples of gold for young men and vvomen, and a crown of glory for old men and women. Or, The happiness of being good betimes, and the honour of being an old disciple Clearly and fully discovered, and closely, and faithfully applyed. Also the young mans objections answered, and the old mans doubts resolved. By Thomas Brooks preacher of the gospel at Margarets new Fishstreet-hill.
  Date of publication:
  1657
  

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  Brooks, Thomas, 1608-1680.
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  Identified on film as Wing B4923. Reproduction of the original in Sion College Library, London.
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  The best gift, or God's call upon young men for their hearts Delivered in a sermon to young men. By Thomas Vincent, minister sometime of Maudlins Milkstreet, London.
  Date of publication:
  1672
  

  Author(s):

  Vincent, Thomas, 1634-1678.
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  Copy stained and tightly bound. Reproduction of the original in the Congregational Library, London.
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  A directory for youth Through all the difficulties attending that state of life. Or a discouse of youthful lusts. In which the nature and dinds of them are described, and remedies against them laid down. First preached to young people, and now published at their request. By Samuel Pomfret, minister of the gospel.
  Date of publication:
  1693
  

  Author(s):

  Pomfret, Samuel, d. 1722.
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  Reproduction of the original at the Congregational Library, London, England.
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  An exhortation to youth to prepare for judgment A sermon occasion'd by the late repentance and funeral of a young man. Deceased September 29. 1681.
  Date of publication:
  1681
  

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  Shower, John, 1657-1715.
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  Dedication signed: John Shower. Running title reads: A funeral sermon. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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