Curious EpitaphsWilliam Andrews W. Andrews & Company, 1899 - 241 páginas |
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... present volume . It is hoped that in its new form the book may find favour with the public and the press . THE HULL PRESS , May Day , 1899 . WILLIAM ANDREWS . Contents . EPITAPHS ON TRADESMEN TYPOGRAPHICAL EPITAPHS GOOD AND FAITHFUL.
... present volume . It is hoped that in its new form the book may find favour with the public and the press . THE HULL PRESS , May Day , 1899 . WILLIAM ANDREWS . Contents . EPITAPHS ON TRADESMEN TYPOGRAPHICAL EPITAPHS GOOD AND FAITHFUL.
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William Andrews. Contents . EPITAPHS ON TRADESMEN TYPOGRAPHICAL EPITAPHS GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS EPITAPHS ON SOLDIERS AND SAILORS PAGE I 24 35 49 9335 EPITAPHS ON MUSICIANS AND ACTORS 73 EPITAPHS ON SPORTSMEN 92 BACCHANALIAN EPITAPHS ...
William Andrews. Contents . EPITAPHS ON TRADESMEN TYPOGRAPHICAL EPITAPHS GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS EPITAPHS ON SOLDIERS AND SAILORS PAGE I 24 35 49 9335 EPITAPHS ON MUSICIANS AND ACTORS 73 EPITAPHS ON SPORTSMEN 92 BACCHANALIAN EPITAPHS ...
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... . Like to the baker's oven is the grave , Wherein the bodyes of the faithful have A setting in , and where they do remain In hopes to rise , and to be drawn again ; Blessed are they who in the Lord are dead , EPITAPHS ON TRADESMEN . 19.
... . Like to the baker's oven is the grave , Wherein the bodyes of the faithful have A setting in , and where they do remain In hopes to rise , and to be drawn again ; Blessed are they who in the Lord are dead , EPITAPHS ON TRADESMEN . 19.
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... , who cultivated here , with industry and success , the same ground under three masters , forty years . Though skilful and experienced , He was modest and unassuming ; And tho ' faithful to his masters , And with 20 CURIOUS EPITAPHS .
... , who cultivated here , with industry and success , the same ground under three masters , forty years . Though skilful and experienced , He was modest and unassuming ; And tho ' faithful to his masters , And with 20 CURIOUS EPITAPHS .
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William Andrews. And tho ' faithful to his masters , And with reason esteemed , He was kind to his fellow - servants , And was therefore beloved . His family and neighbours lamented his death , As he was a careful husband , a tender ...
William Andrews. And tho ' faithful to his masters , And with reason esteemed , He was kind to his fellow - servants , And was therefore beloved . His family and neighbours lamented his death , As he was a careful husband , a tender ...
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