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The wise and ingenious companion, French and English, or, A collection of the wit of the illustrious persons, both ancient and modern : containing their wise sayings, noble sentiments, witty repartees, jests and pleasant stories : calculated for the improvement and pleasure of the English and foreigners /

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Main Author:	Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729
Format:	Microform Book
Language:	English French, Middle (ca. 1300-1600)
Series:	Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1088:16.
Subjects:	Wit and humor. Anecdotes.

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