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A28932 The wise and ingenious companion, French and English, or, A collection of the wit of the illustrious persons, both ancient and modern containing their wise sayings, noble sentiments, witty repartees, jests and pleasant stories : calculated for the improvement and pleasure of the English and foreigners / by Mr. Boyer ... Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729. 1700 (1700) Wing B3918; ESTC R37125 122,216 252

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