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Ghost stories, English - Early works to 1800

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    J Sd's ghost being news from t'other side the world. In a letter from Newgate, from brother Will to brother Jack.

    Will, brother. | Date: 1718
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    The devil upon two sticks in England being a continuation of Le diable boiteux of Le Sage.

    William Combe | Date: 1791
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    The devil upon two sticks in England being a continuation of Le diable boiteux of Le Sage.

    William Combe | Date: 1790
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    Argal; or the silver devil , being the adventures of an evil spirit. Comprising a series of interesting anecdotes in public and private life, with which the demon became acquainted in various parts of the World, during his confinement in the Metalline Substance to which he was condemned. Related by himself.

    Argal. | Date: 1794
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    Argal or the silver devil, being the adventures of an evil spirit, comprising a series of interesting anecdotes in public and private Life, with which the Demon became acquainted in various Parts of the World, during his Consinement in the Metalline Substance to which he was condemned. Related by himself. In two volumes.

    Argal. | Date: [1793?]
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