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A70693 A narrative of the adventures of Lewis Marott pilot-royal of the galleys of France. Giving an account of his slavery under the Turks, his escapes out of it, and other strange occurrences that ensued thereafter. Translated from the French copy.; Relation de quelques aventures maritimes de L.M.P.R.D.G.D.F. English. Marot, Louis. 1677 (1677) Wing N174; ESTC R19964 20,761 90

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