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A61398 The trades-man's calling being a discourse concerning the nature, necessity, choice, &c. of a calling in general : and directions for the right managing of the tradesman's calling in particular / by Richard Steele ... Steele, Richard, 1629-1692. 1684 (1684) Wing S5394; ESTC R20926 138,138 256

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