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BC MS Lt 29, f. 1r: The opening of Sir William Temple's poem
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Upon the approach of the shore at Harwich, in January 1668; begun under the mast at the desire of my Lady Giffard, by Sir William Temple

Temple, Sir William

1668

Panegyric on England - contrasting it favourably with foreign countries and also praising Charles II - written at the suggestion of Temple's sister Lady Giffard when he was returning home by sea with ...

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A learned discourse touching popular discontents in all governments: contemporary copy of a political essay by Sir William Temple.

Temple, Sir William

late 17th century or early 18th century

A contemporary copy of a political essay by Sir William Temple, the text of which was most probably circulated in MS for many years before it was printed, in his 'Works' of 1754. Full title: 'A learne...

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