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A09531 The historie of Titana, and Theseus Very pleasant for age to avoid drowsie thoughts: profitable for youth to avoide wanton pastimes: so that to both it brings the mindes content. Written by W. Bettie. Bettie, W. 1636 (1636) STC 1981; ESTC S115306 32,906 51

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