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Strange newes of a prodigious monster : borne in the towneship of Allington in the parish of Standish in the Countie of Lancaster, the 17. day of Aprill last, 1613. Testified by the reuerend diuine Mr. W. Leigh, Bachelor of Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods word at Standish aforesaid.

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Language:	English
Published:	[London] : Printed by I. P[indley] for S. M[an] and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Ball, 1613.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Leigh, William, > 1550-1639 > Early works to 1800. Monsters > Early works to 1800.
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