“Why, sir, she is to bear me a son, who shall restore the art of embalming and the old Roman manner of burying their dead; and for the benefit of posterity, he is to discover the longitude, so long sought for in vain.”
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A Bold Stroke for a Wife
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Susanna Centlivre
Susanna Centlivre, born in 1667, was a prominent English poet. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, which has had a significant impact on later generations. more
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