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A School for Grey Beards; or, The Mourning Bride

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A School for Grey Beards; or, The Mourning Bride

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Description: Don Henry, who is contracted to his love Antonia, escapes after killing his antagonist. Don Grasper, a 'greybeard' forges a letter to Antonia reporting Don Henrys death and plans to marry her himself. Contains Prologue and Epilogue.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1786 November 25
Call number: mssLA 748
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