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The First Book or act of the Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia
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Arcadia* among all the provinces of Greece was ever had in singular reputation, partly for the sweetness of the air and other natural benefits, but principally for the moderate and well tempered minds of the people who (finding how true a contentation is...
Title: The First Book or act of the Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia
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Arcadia* among all the provinces of Greece was ever had in singular reputation, partly for the sweetness of the air and other natural benefits, but principally for the moderate and well tempered minds of the people who (finding how true a contentation is.
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