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A17476 A Saxon historie, of the admirable adventures of Clodoaldus and his three children. Translated out of French, by Sr. T.H. N. C.; T.H., Sir (Thomas Hawkins), d. 1640.; Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651, attributed name. 1634 (1634) STC 4294; ESTC S107367 57,717 118

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