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A03659 The actes and life of the most victorious conquerour, Robert Bruce, King of Scotland VVherein also are contained the martiall deeds of the valiant princes, Edward Bruce, Syr Iames Dowglas, Erle Thomas Randel, Walter Stewart, and sundrie others.; Bruce Barbour, John, d. 1395. 1620 (1620) STC 1379; ESTC S114859 195,667 450

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