Reflections upon polygamy  and the encouragement given to that practice in the scriptures of the Old Testament / by Phileleutherus Dubliniensis [Patrick Delany] ; with a preface, in which the main objection against the work is obviated, and the author's views in publishing it at this time, accounted for.

The Hardships of the English laws  in relation to wives : with an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman : in an humble address to the Legislature.

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Delany, Patrick, 1685 or 1686-1768.

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The Hardships of the English laws in relation to wives : with an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman : in an humble address to the Legislature.