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The young gallant's academy. Or, Directions how he should behave himself in all places and company. : As, 1. In an ordinary. 2. In a play-house. 3. In a tavern. 4. As he passes along the street all hours of the night. 5. And how to avoid constables interrogatories. To which is added, the character of a town-huff. Together with the character of a right generous and well-bred gentleman

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1674.
Call number: 499497
Creator: Vincent, Samuel(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Christopher Edwards Antiquarian Books & Manuscripts, February 2000.
Dimensions: 14 cm (8vo)
Associated people: Dekker, Thomas, (approximately 1572-1632.); Cottrel, James, (active 1649-1670,); Mills, Richard, (active 1665-1674,)
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