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A60048 A short and strange relation of some part of the life of Tafiletta the great conqueror and emperor of Barbary by one that hath lately been in His Majesties service in that country. One that hath lately been in His Majesties service in that country. 1669 (1669) Wing S3552; ESTC R28759 11,355 30

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