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Impostors and imposture - Early works to 1800

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    The free Briton's answer to the Pretender's declaration Supposed to be wrote by His Grace the Lord A---b---sh---p of Y--ke.

    Gordon, Thomas, d. 1750. | Date: M,DCC,XLV. [1745]
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    The impostors detected: or, the life of a Portuguese. In which the artifices and intrigues of Romish priests are humorously displayed. The whole Interspersed with several curious and entertaining Anecdotes, relating to some of the principal Personages of the Kingdom of Portugal. In two volumes. ..

    | Date: MDCCLX. [1760]
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    Imposture detected or thoughts on a pretended prophet, and on the prevalence of his impositions. By John Martin.

    Martin, John, 1741-1820. | Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]
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    Imposture detected or thoughts on a pretended prophet, and on the prevalence of his impositions. By John Martin.

    Martin, John, 1741-1820. | Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]
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    The popish imposter: a narrative . Faithfully translated from the original manuscript. Setting forth the frauds and artifices of the Romish clergy, to impose upon the laity. With explanatory notes. By a country curate.

    Country-Curate. | Date: [1740]
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