The words of the wise : Designed for the entertainment and instruction of younger minds. : [Two lines from Proverbs].
| Main Author: | Potter, John, active 1754-1804 |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ;
no. 45976. |
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| Online Access: | Evans Digital Edition |
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