Titles by James Gough

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Obscure poet with considerable knowledge of the history of England and the lore concerning ancient Saxon liberties.

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Historians are unsure of the identity of James Gough. He may be the Quaker minister of the same name (1712-1780), whose brother was an historian of the Quaker faith. The poet possesses considerable knowledge of the history of England and the lore concerning ancient Saxon liberties.

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Titles

Britannia: A Poem. With Historical Notes. Inscribed to the King, Queen, and Royal Family. The Lords and Commons of Great-Britain and Ireland. The Governors and Members of British Colonies

James Gough

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