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A36896 The art of living incognito being a thousand letters on as many uncommon subjects / written by John Dunton during his retreat from the world, and sent to that honourable lady to whom he address'd his conversation in Ireland ; with her answer to each letter. Dunton, John, 1659-1733. 1700 (1700) Wing D2620; ESTC R16692 162,473 158

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