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Asgard the Demon Hunter; or, Le Démon à la Chasse

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Description: A play which features Baron Wildgrave, who takes a peasant, Lilla, captive.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1812 November 17
Call number: mssLA 1741
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