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A63820 Wisdom's dictates, or, Aphorisms & rules, physical, moral, and divine, for preserving the health of the body, and the peace of the mind ... to which is added a bill of fare of seventy five noble dishes of excellent food, for exceeding those made of fish or flesh ... / by Tho. Tryon. Tryon, Thomas, 1634-1703. 1691 (1691) Wing T3205; ESTC R34680 81,040 161

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