The history of the houses of Douglas and Angus written by Master David Hume ...

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Title: The history of the houses of Douglas and Angus written by Master David Hume ...
Author: Hume, David, 1560?-1630?
Publication: Edinburgh :: Printed by Evan Tyler ...,; 1643-1644.
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Subject terms: Douglas family -- History.; Angus, Earls of -- History.; Nobility -- Scotland -- Biography.; Scotland -- History.
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