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A30170 The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come delivered under the similitude of a dream, wherein is discovered the manner of his setting out, his dangerous journey, and safe arrival at the desired countrey / by John Bunyan. Bunyan, John, 1628-1688. 1678 (1678) Wing B5557; ESTC R27237 105,951 244

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