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A09646 The cure of hurtfull cares and fears. By master Thomas Pierson late rector of Brompton-Brian, in the county of Hereford Pierson, Thomas, ca. 1570-1633. 1636 (1636) STC 19910; ESTC S111955 18,628 96

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