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B20918 A true narrative of the sufferings and relief of a young girle; strangely molested, by evil spirits and their instruments, in the west collected from authentick testimonies there-anent. With a preface and post-script containing reflections on what is most material or curious; either in the history, or trial of the seven witches who were condemn'd to be execute in that countrey. Cullen, Francis Grant, Lord, 1658-1726.; MacGilchrist, John. 1698 (1698) Wing C7475B; ESTC R213564 83,138 72

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