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A51033 The way to true honour and happiness A friendly address to all parents, masters of families, and landlords, the persons most capable to honour ... , and to gain honour to themselves, by beginning and carrying on a rational reformation. To which is added, [A] memorandum for mothers. By John Mitchell, M.A. Mitchell, John, fl. 1697. 1697 (1697) Wing M2287B; ESTC R221889 23,817 48

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