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The princely history of Crispin & Crispanius or the gentle-craft : Shewing what renowned princes, heroes, and worthies have been of the shoemakers trade, both in this and other kingdoms; likewise why it's call'd the gentle craft, and that they say a shoemakers son is a Prince born.

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Main Author:	Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Subjects:	Great Britain > History > 18th century. Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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