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Saint Leu, 2233, Q. Mémoires sur la duchesse de St. Leu, ex-reine de Hollande: suivis des romances composées et mises en musique par ellememe et ornés d'un portraite et de douze gravures. A Londres, 1832.

5675, & 5676, D. Memoirs of the duchess of St. Leu, ex-queen of Holland. Translated from the French. Philadelphia, 1833.

Saint Simon, 8876, O. Memoires complets et authentiques du duc de Saint Simon sur le siécle de Louis XIV. et la regence, publiés pour la premiere fois, par M. le Marquis de Saint Simon. Tom. 21. Paris, 1829. Saint Palaye, 1392, & 3196, O. The literary history of the troubadours; containing their lives, &c. and many particulars relative to the customs, morals and history of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. By M. de St. Palaye. London, 1779.

St. John, 5506, D.

St. John.

The lives of celebrated travellers. By James Augustus 3 vols. New York, 1832.

Sanderson, 5387, O. Biography of the signers to the declaration of independence. By John Sanderson. 7 vols. Philadelphia, 1820.

Say, 1227, D. Compilation of the extraordinary life and writings of Thomas By his son Doctor B. Say. Philadelphia, 1796.

Say. 790, D. 8.

Schiller, 6058, O.

The vision of Thomas Say. Philadelphia, 1774.

The life of Frederick Schiller; comprehending an examination of his works. London, 1825.

5789, D. The same. Boston, 1834.

Scipio, 5077, O. Memoirs of the life of the elder Scipio Africanus; with notes

and illustrations. By the Rev. Edward Berwick. London, 1817.

Scott, 5625, O. The life of the Rev. Thomas Scott, D. D.; including a narrative, drawn up by himself, and copious extracts of his letters.

Scott, A. M. London, 1822.

2866, D. The same. Boston, 1822.

5896, D. Recollections of a naval life. By Capt. James Scott.
London, 1834.

By John

3 vols.

3082, & 3083, D. Lives of the novelists. By Sir Walter Scott. Philadelphia, 1825.

4256, D. Autobiography of Sir Walter Scott, bart. Philadelphia, 1831. 9053, O. Life of Sir Walter Scott, baronet; with critical notices of his By George Allan, Esq. Edinburgh, 1834.

writings. 5854, D. Familiar anecdotes of Sir Walter Scott. By James Hogg. With a sketch of the life of the shepherd. By S. D. Bloodgood. New York, 1834.

6051, D.

The domestic manners and private life of Sir Walter Scott. By James Hogg. Glasgow, 1834.

Scurry, 3024, D. The captivity, sufferings, and escape of James Scurry, who was detained a prisoner during ten years, in the dominions of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib. London, 1824.

Secker, 1559, 6. & 2593, O. 1.

Review of the life and character of archbishop Secker; with an appendix, containing his letter to the Rev. Mr. Macclenachan. By Bulby Porteus, D. D. New York, 1773. 5th edit. London, 1797.

Segur, 6039, O. Memoirs and recollections of count Segur, ambassador from France to Russia, Prussia, &c. Written by himself. 3 vols. London, 1825.

6008, & 6009, O. The same. Vol. 1st. Boston, 1825.

Selden, 4328, O. The lives of John Selden, Esq. and archbishop Usher; with notices of the principal English men of letters with whom they were connected. By John Aikin, M. D. London, 1812.

Selkirk, 4034, D. The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk; containing the real incidents upon which the romance of Robinson Crusoe is founded. By John Howell. Edinburgh and London, 1829.

Servetus, 1248, Q.

494, O. 2.
for heresy.

Historia Michaelis Serveti. Helmstadi, 1727. P.

The history of Servetus, who was burnt alive in Geneva
London, 1724.

Serviez, 849, O. Serviez's lives and amours of the empresses, consorts to the first twelve Cæsars of Rome; containing all the passages of note in the Roman history; with notes. Translated by George James. London, 1723.

Seward, 2645, O.

Biographiana.

2196, 2332, & 6571, O.

By Wm. Seward. 2 vols. London, 1799. Anecdotes of some distinguished persons, chiefly of the present and two preceding centuries. With plates. By William Seward. 3d edit. 5 vols. London, 1796.

Seyd Said, 5304, O. History of Seyd Said, sultan of Muscat. Together with an account of the countries and people on the shores of the Persian gulf, particularly of the Wahabees. By Shaik Mansur. Translated from the original Italian. London, 1819.

Shakspeare, 1717, Q. Shakspeare and his times; including the biography of the poet, criticisms on his genius and writings, and a history of the manners, customs, amusements, superstitions, poetry, and elegant literature of his age. By Nathan Drake, M.D. 2 vols. London, 1817. -7035, O. Memorials of Shakspeare; or sketches of his character and genius, by various writers. By Nathan Drake. London, 1828. 5871, O. The life of Shakspeare: inquiries into the originality of his dramatic plots and characters, and essays on the ancient theatres and theatrical usages. By Augustine Skottowe. 2 vols. 1824.

London,

4436, D. The life of William Shakspeare, with the corrections of various commentaries. With notes, by Johnson and Stevens. Revised by Isaac Reed. London, 1803.

Sharan, 4457, D. The adventures of James Sharan; compiled from his journal. Written during his voyages and travels in the four quarters of the globe.

Baltimore, 1808.

Sharp, 6036, O. The life of John Sharp, D. D., archbishop of York; to which are added, select and original papers, collected from his diary and letters. By Thos. Sharp, D. D. Edited by Thomas Newcome, M. A. 2 vols. London, 1825.

1774, Q. Memoirs of Granville Sharp, Esq. Composed from his own manuscripts, and other authentic documents, in the possession of his family and of the African institution. By Prince Hoare. London, 1820. Shelley, 5765, D. The Shelley papers: memoir of Percy Bysshe Shelley. By T. Medwin, Esq. London, 1833.

Sheridan, 5072, O. Memoirs of the public and private life of the Right Hon. R. B. Sheridan; with a particular account of his family and connexions. By John Watkins, LL. D. 2 vols. London, 1817.

6075, & 6076, O. Memoirs of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan. By Thomas Moore. Philadelphia, 1825.

3134, D. Sheridaniana; or anecdotes of the life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, his table-talk, and bon mots. London, 1826.

5903, O. Memoirs of the life and writings of Mrs. Frances Sheridan, mother of the late Rt. Hon. R. B. Sheridan; with criticisms and selections from the works of Mrs. Sheridan; and biographical anecdotes. By her grand-daughter, Alicia Lefanu. London, 1824.

Shipp, 3985, D. Memoirs of the extraordinary military career of John Shipp, late lieutenant of the 87th regiment. 2 vols. New York, 1829. Shirley, 3094, D. The three brothers; or the travels and adventures of Sir Anthony, Sir Robert, and Sir Thomas Shirley, in Persia, Russia, Turkey, Spain, &c. London, 1825.

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Siddons, 6204, O. Memoirs of Mrs. Siddons; interspersed with anecdotes of By James Boaden, Esq. Philadelphia, 1827.

authors and actors.
6210, O. The same.
9171, O. & 5883, D.

2 vols. London, 1827.

Life of Mrs. Siddons. By Thomas Campbell. 2

vols. New York and London, 1834.

Sieyes, 2232, 5. & 2707, O. 3.

An account of the life of Sieyes, member of the first national assembly, and of the convention. Translated from the French. London, 1795.

Sixtus V., 1777, D. Sign. Geltio Rogeri vita di Sisto V. pontifice Romano. 2

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113, F. & 6533, O. The life of pope Sixtus the fifth. In which is included the state of England, France, Spain, Italy, &c. &c. at that time. With an account of St. Peter's, the conclave, and manner of choosing a pope; the Vatican library, the many grand obelisks, aqueducts, &c. &c. begun or finished by him, &c. &c. Translated from the Italian of Gregorii Leti, with a preface and notes. By Ellis Farnsworth, M. A., &c. Dublin, 1779. M. London, 1754. Skelton, 4891, & 8218, O.

The life of the late Rev. Philip Skelton, with some curious anecdotes. By Samuel Bardy. London, 1816, & Dublin, 1792.

Smellie, 2715, 4233, & 8042, O. Literary and characteristical lives of John

Gregory, M. D.; Henry Home, lord Kames; David Hume, Esq. and Adam Smith, LL. D.; with a dissertation on public spirit, and three essays, by the late William Smellie. Edinburgh, 1800.

Smelt, 2696, D. Memoirs of the life of Miss Caroline E. Smelt, who died in the 17th year of her age in Augusta, Georgia; compiled from authentic papers. By Moses Waddel, D. D. New York, 1810.

Smith, 8807, O. Memoir and correspondence of the late Sir James Edward Smith. Edited by Lady Smith. 2 vols. London, 1832.

1978, O. 4. Narrative of captain J. D. Smith, of the queen's rangers, taken prisoner by the rebels in 1775, who lately escaped. New York, 1776.

3023, D. The atrocities of pirates; being a faithful narrative of the un-
paralleled sufferings endured by the author among the pirates of the
island of Cuba. By Aaron Smith. London, 1824.

4900, D. History of the adventures and sufferings of Moses Smith,
from 1805, when he was betrayed into the Miranda expedition, until
1811. To which is added, a biographical sketch of general Miranda.
Albany, 1819.
4197, D. An account of the remarkable occurrences in the life and
travels of colonel James Smith, late of Kentucky, during his captivity
among the Indians. Written by himself. Philadelphia, 1831.
4032, O. 8. An eulogium on the character of Benjamin Ridgeway Smith,
late a member of the American literary association; delivered by ap-
pointment of that society. By Roberts Vaux, vice-president. Phila-
delphia, 1809.

Smollett, 3707, O. The life of Tobias Smollett; with critical observations on his works. By Robert Anderson. 4th edit. Edinburgh, 1803. Sobieski, 461, O. The history of John Sobieski, king of Poland.

from the French of M. l'Abbé Cover. London, 1762.

Translated

4546, & 5977, O. Authentic memoirs of the life of John Sobieski, king of Poland. By A. T. Palmer. London, 1815.

Socinus, 2096, O. Memoirs of the life, character, sentiments, and writings of Faustus Socinus. By Joshua Toulmin. London, 1777.

Socrates, 3346, O. Xenophontis memorabilium, Socratis dictorum, libri IV. Græcè et Latinè. Edit. 5ta. Oxonii, 1780. P.

Socrates, 204, O. Xenophon's memorable things of Socrates; with the lives of Socrates and Xenophon. By M. Charpentier, &c. Translated by Edward Bysshe. 2d edit. London, 1722.

1026, O. Xenophon's memoirs of Socrates; with the defence of Socrates before his judges. Translated from the Greek, by Sarah Fielding. 2d edit. London, 1767.

3114, O. The

82, & 331, O.

same. Bath, 1762. P.

The life of Socrates. By John Gilbert Cooper. 2d and 3d edit. London, 1750.

3241, O. The same. P.

Somers, 1549, Q. An account of the life and writings of lord chancellor Somers, including remarks on the public affairs in which he was engaged, and the bill of rights, with a comment. By Henry Maddock, Esq. Part L London, 1812.

1756, Q. Essay on the life and character of John, lord Somers; also sketches of an essay on the life and character of Philip, earl of Hardwicke. By Richard Cooksey, Esq. Worcester, 1791.

Somerville, 4890, 6496, & 7523, O. Memorie of the Somervilles; being a history of the baronial house of Somerville. By James, eleventh Lord Somerville. Portrait. 2 vols. Edinburgh, 1815.

M.

Sondes, 1098, D. Sir George Sondes's memorials of remarkable occurrences in his family. Evesham, 1790.

Southey, 5746, D. Lives of the British admirals, with an introductory view of the naval history of England. By R. Southey, LL. D., &c. Vol 1. London, 1833.

Sparks, 5795, D.
Sparks.

Spence, 3213, D.
York.

Spencer, 2619, D.

The library of American biography. Conducted by Jared
2 vols. Boston, 1834.

Memoir of the life and character of Mr. Robert Spence, of
York, 1827.

To

Memoirs of the life and ministry of the Rev. Thomas Spencer, with a selection from his papers, &c. By Thomas Raffles. which is added, reflections on mortality. By the Rev. Charles Buck. Hartford, 1815.

Spira, 1781, D. A relation of the fearful estate of Francis Spira, in the year 1548. London, 1640. P.

Spurzheim, 5813, D. A memoir of the life and philosophy of Spurzheim. By A. Carmichael. Dublin, 1833.

Stael, De, 2834, & 2835, D. Ten years exile; or memoirs of that interesting period of the life of the baroness de Staël-Holstein. Written by her

self, during the years 1810 to 1813, and now first published by her Translated from the French. New York, 1821.

son.

5461, O.

5346, O.

The same. London, 1821.

Sketch of the life, character, and writings of baroness de Staël-Holstein. By Madame Necker des Saussure. Translated from the French. London, 1820.

Stanislaus, 100, D. The history of Stanislaus, king of Poland; with a relation of his retreat from Dantzig. Written by himself. Translated from the French. London, 1741.

Stanton, 619, D. A journal of the life, travels, and gospel labours of Daniel
Stanton. Philadelphia, 1772. Gift of Joseph Crukshank.
Staughton, 5797, D. Memoir of the Rev. William Staughton, D. D. By the
Rev. S. W. Lynd, A. M. Boston, 1834.
Stebbing, 4156, D.

Lives of the Italian poets. By the Rev. Henry Stebbing, M. A. With twenty medallion portraits. In 3 vols. London, 1831. Stewarton, 7436, O. The revolutionary Plutarch; containing the biographical, historical, and secret memoirs of the Buonaparte family. By Mr. Stewarton. Baltimore, 1806.

Stewarton, 4588, D. The revolutionary Plutarch; exhibiting the most distinguished characters, literary, military, and political, in the annals of the French republic. By Mr. Stewarton. 5th edit. 3 vols. London,

1806.

4579, D. The female revolutionary Plutarch; containing biographical, historical, and revolutionary sketches, characters, and anecdotes. By Mr. Stewarton. 3d edit. 3 vols. London, 1806.

Stiles, 4069, & 6862, O. The life of Ezra Stiles, D. D. LL. D., president of Yale college, &c. By Abiel Holmes, A. M. Boston, 1798.

2112, D. A history of three of the judges of king Charles the first; majorgeneral Whalley, general Goffe, and colonel Dixwell, who, at the restoration, in 1660, fled to America, and were concealed in Massachusetts and Connecticut for near thirty years; with an account of Mr. Theophilus Whale, supposed also to have been one of the judges. By president Stiles. Hartford, Conn. 1794.

Stilling fleet, 4405, O. Literary life and select works of Benjamin Stillingfleet; several of which have never before been published. Illustrated with plates. By William Coxe. 3 vols. London, 1811.

Stockdale, 3968, O.

Memoirs of the life and writings of Percival Stockdale; containing many interesting anecdotes of the illustrious men with whom he was connected. Written by himself. 2 vols. London, 1809. Story, 111, F. A journal of the life of Thomas Story; with his travels and labours in the service of the gospel. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1747. 3471, D. The life of Thomas Story, abridged. By John Kendall. Philadelphia, 1805.

4917, O. 2. A journal kept in France, during a captivity of more than nine years. By William Story. Sunderland, 1815.

Stothart, 5716, O. Memoirs of the late Charles A. Stothart; including original journals, letters, and antiquarian tracts, and some account of a journey in the Netherlands. By Mrs. Charles Stothart. London, 1823. Strong, 5441, O. 1. Biography of the Hon. Caleb Strong, governor of Massachusetts. By Alden Bradford. Boston, 1820.

Struensee, 1846, O. Authentic elucidation of the history of counts Struensee and Brandt, and of the revolution in Denmark in the year 1772. Translated from the German, by B. H. Lathrope. London, 1789.

1129, O. A narrative of the conversion and death of count Struensee; with a history of count Brandt, from the time of his imprisonment to his death. Translated from the German, by D. Munster. London,

1773.

6057, O. A narrative of the conversion and death of count Struensee. By Dr. Munter. With an introduction and notes, by Thomas Rennell, B. D. London, 1825.

Strutt, 1036, & 1539, Q. A biographical dictionary; containing an historical account of all the engravers, from the earliest period of the art of engraving, to the present time, and a short list of their most esteemed works; to which is prefixed, an essay on the rise and progress of the art of engraving. By Joseph Strutt. 2 vols. London, 1786. of James Akin.

Stuart, 6246, O.

Gift

Memoirs of Elizabeth Stuart, queen of Bohemia, daughter of king James I.; including sketches of the state of society in Holland and Germany, in the 17th century. By Miss Benger. 2 vols. London, 1825.

Styles, 2763, D. Early blossoms; or biographical notices of individuals distinguished by their genius and attainments, who died in their youth; with specimens of their respective talents. By John Styles, D. D. London, 1819.

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