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Political ballads and songs, English

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    The political songster or, A touch on the times, on various subjects, and adapted to common tunes, the sixth edition, with additions. By John Freeth

    Freeth, John, 1731-1808. | Date: MDCCXC. [1790]
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    The political songster; addressed to the sons of freedom, and lovers of humour. By J. Free

    Freeth, John, 1731-1808. | Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]
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    Tory pills to purge Whig melancholy . Being a collection of the best poems, songs, &c. written in defence of church and state.

    | Date: [1715]
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    Political merriment: or, truths told to some tune. Faithfully translated from the original French of R.H.S.H.H.S.F.A. G.G. A.M. M.P. and Messieurs Brinsden and Collier, the state oculist, and crooked attorney, Li Proveditori delli Curtisani. By a lover of his country

    | Date: [1714]-15
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    The political songster; or, A touch on the times, on various subjects, adapted to common tunes . The fourth edition. By John Freeth.

    Freeth, John, 1731-1808. | Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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English poetry - 18th century

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