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A86367 Hinds elder brother, or the master thief discovered being a notable pithy relation of the life of Major Thomas Knowls his many exploits escapes, and witty robberies. 1652 (1652) Wing H2064; Thomason E652_9; ESTC R205882 4,817 14

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