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A33041 The loving enemy or A famous true history written orignally in the French tongue, by the most incomparable pen-man of this age, J. P. Camus B. of Belley. Made English by Maior Wright, as his recreation, during his imprisonment.; Voyageur incogneu. English. Camus, Jean-Pierre, 1584-1652.; Wright, Major (John) 1667 (1667) Wing C416; ESTC R213120 36,824 139

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