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A59183 Seneca's morals abstracted in three parts : I. of benefits, II. of a happy life, anger, and clemency, III. a miscellany of epistles / by Roger L'Estrange. Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D.; L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1679 (1679) Wing S2522; ESTC R19372 313,610 994

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