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A93184 Londons glory or, The histor[y] of the famous and valiant London-prentice being an account of his parentage, birth and breeding together wi[th] many brave and heroick exploits perform'd by him throughout the course of his life; for the honour of London, and the whole ... nation. J. S. (John Shirley), fl. 1680-1702. 1700 (1700) Wing S3508A; ESTC R229834 16,413 24

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