The Lusiad; or, The discovery of India : an epic poem : manuscript, [not before 1778]

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The Lusiad; or, The discovery of India : an epic poem : manuscript, [not before 1778]

1 v. (7 p.) ; 35 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7800333

Houghton Library

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Mickle, William Julius, 1735-1788

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