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  The honour of the cloathworking trade: Or, The pleasant and famous history of Thomas of Reading; and other worthy clothiers of the west and north of England. : Setting forth their merriments, great riches, hospitality to the poor, the favour they gained with their prince, and the privileges granted them. With the unfortunate loves of the Earl of Salisbury's fair daughter, and the renowned Duke of Normandy. The Woful death of Thomas of Reading, murthered by his host; and other matters. Also pleasant songs.
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  1680
  

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  Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. and Clothworkers' Company (London, England)
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  "Humbly dedicated to the worshipful company of cloathworkers." Date of publication suggested Wing. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  A most delightful history of the famous clothier of England, called, Jack of Newbery, in the days of King Henry the Eight; how he was beloved of his mistris above all her wealtheir sutors : what great and valiant things he did for England : and the great number of poor he daily cherished. And how (when the King sent for him) he refused (with his company) to leave the hill of ants to go to the king : and therefore the king went to him which he wittily excused with many other very pleasant passages / written by W.S.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
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  Attributed to Thomas Deloney. Cf. Wing (2nd ed.). Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Publisher's advertisements on [2] p. at end. Reproduction of original in: Bodleian Library.
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