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The Shepherd's Son; or History of William Hay

Publisher George Goodwin & Sons American
Subject of book William Hay British
1821
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  • Title: The Shepherd's Son; or History of William Hay
  • Publisher: George Goodwin & Sons (Hartford, Connecticut)
  • Subject of book: William Hay (British, 18th–19th centuries)
  • Published in: Hartford
  • Date: 1821
  • Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 5 1/2 × 3 7/16 in. (14 × 8.8 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Frederic F. Durand, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.39.108
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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