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A04372 A briefe discouery of the damages that happen to this realme by disordered and vnlawfull diet The benefites and commodities that otherwaies might ensue. With a perswasion of the people: for a better maintenance to the nauie. Brieflie compiled, by Edward Ieninges. Jeninges, Edward. 1590 (1590) STC 14486; ESTC S109137 18,878 31

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