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A35164 Philothea's pilgrimage to perfection. Described in a practise of ten dayes solitude, by Brother John of the Holy Crosse, Frier Minour. Cross, John, 1630-1689. 1668 (1668) Wing C7250A; ESTC R214384 86,154 274

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