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The history of the seven wise mistresses of Rome : Containing many ingenious and entertaining stories ; wherein the treachery of evil counsellors is discovered, innocence cleared, and the wisdom of the seven wise mistresses displayed.

Accession number
PML 88287
Creator
Howard, Thomas, 17th/18th cent.
Published
[Windham, Conn.] : Printed for the Purchasers, 1811.
Credit line
Gift of Julia P. Wightman, 1991.
Notes
Imprint from Shaw & Shoemaker, 1811.
"To the reader. This small volume of tales or stories, is collected for thy diversion and instruction...the intent of this small book (written in an allegorical and pleasant method) is to promote sincerity and fidelity, and to discountenance treachery and falsehood..:"--verso of title page. Signed: By Tho. Howard.
Text apparently inspired by the Seven sages of Rome.
Description
[2], 107, [1] p. ; 14 cm
Provenance
? [illegible] Bellow, Library No. 7, 1816, inscription; from the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
1/4 brown calf with blue paper over wooden boards. In modern green cloth slipcase.
Classification
Department