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A51271 The perfect major shewing the easiest way of handling arms, the millitary motions, with the manner how to enter into a field, and to form a batallion. By F. d' Morains, formerly an officer in the French army's [sic]. Licensed April the 24th. 1686. Ro. L'Estrange. Morains, François de. 1686 (1686) Wing M2613D; ESTC R217864 47,994 201

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