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The vertuous wife is the glory of her husband; or A good woman in her proper colours. : Shewing at large the rare endowments, excellent qualities, that are as ornaments and jewels, which bedeck the breast of the truly vertuous woman. Also ten characters, or rare jewels, hanging in the crown of the vertuous wife, who is the glory of her husband, the honour of her age, the mirrour of her sex, the best earthly portion in the world. Likewise many examples, as well modern as divine, queens, princes, and ladies, eminent for vertue and goodness. Lastly, a few counsels to all young men to be wary in their choice, if ever they would obtain, that portion or portions and incomparable jewel, the good wife /

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Main Author:	L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680?
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[London] : Printed for T. Passenger, at the Three Bibles on the middle of London-bridge, 1667.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Women > Conduct of life > England > Early works to 1800. Christian life > England > Early works to 1800.
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