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A48267 The Sighs of France in slavery, breathing after liberty by way of memorial / done out of French.; Soupirs de la France esclave. Mémoires 1-2. English. Jurieu, Pierre, 1637-1713.; Le Vassor, Michel, 1646-1718. 1689 (1689) Wing L1796; ESTC R37610 22,922 36

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