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A03388 Eliosto libidinoso described in two bookes: vvherein their imminent dangers are declared, who guiding the course of their life by the compasse of affection, either dash their ship against most dangerous shelues, or else attaine the hauen with extreame preiudice. Written by Iohn Hynd. Hind, John, fl. 1596-1606. 1606 (1606) STC 13509; ESTC S104128 67,558 100

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