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A58992 Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein. G. S.; Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661. History of the worthies of England. 1684 (1684) Wing S22B; ESTC R218077 363,921 722

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