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A51611 An essay to revive the antient education of gentlewomen in religion, manners, arts & tongues with an answer to the objections against this way of education.; Essay to revive the antient education of gentlewomen, in religion, manners, arts & tongues Makin, Bathsua, fl. 1612-1673. 1673 (1673) Wing M309; ESTC R8034 31,566 44

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