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Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 [1853], The chevaliers of France, from the crusaders to the marechals of Louis XIV. (Redfield, New York) [word count] [eaf581T]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
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Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 [1853], The chevaliers of France, from the crusaders to the marechals of Louis XIV. (Redfield, New York) [word count] [eaf581T]. |