A Record of ancient histories entituled in Latin, Gesta romanorum . Discoursing of sundry examples, for the advancement of virtue, and the abandoning of vice. Very pleasant in reading, and profitable in practice.

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A Record of ancient histories entituled in Latin, Gesta romanorum . Discoursing of sundry examples, for the advancement of virtue, and the abandoning of vice. Very pleasant in reading, and profitable in practice.