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Genuine memoirs of the life and adventures of the celebrated Miss Ann Elliot : Written by a Gentleman intimately acquainted with her; and to whom she communicated the most interesting passage of her life. Several facts are also taken from her own letters.

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Main Author:	Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for J. Roson, No. 54, St. Martin's le Grand; and J. Fell, No. 14, Pater-noster-Row, MDCCLXIX. [1769]
Edition:	The second edition.
Subjects:	English fiction > 18th century. Electronic books. Fiction.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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