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A28874 The life of St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus written in French by the Reverend Father Dominick Bouhours of the same society ; translated into English by a person of quality.; Vie de Saint Ignace, fondateur de la Compagnie de Jésus. English Bouhours, Dominique, 1628-1702.; Person of quality. 1686 (1686) Wing B3826; ESTC R8869 249,798 410

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