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B09906 The soveraignty & goodness of God, together, with the faithfulness of his promises displayed; being a narrative of the captivity and restauration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson. Commended by her, to all that desires to know the Lords doing to, and dealings with her. Especially to her dear children and relations, / written by her own hand for her private use, and now made publick at the earnest desire of some friends, and for the benefit of the afflicted. Rowlandson, Mary White, ca. 1635-ca. 1678. 1682 (1682) Wing R2093; Evans 332; ESTC R213983 44,718 86

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