The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David…

Name: The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David…
Author: Cotton Mather

The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David Wallis, on his companion Benjamin Stolwood: on Saturday night, the first of August, 1713. With his carriage oftener condemnation; his confession and dying speech at the place of execution, &c. : To which are added, the sermons preached at the lecture in Boston, in his hearing, after condemnation; and on the day of his execution, being Sept. 24. 1713.The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David Wallis, on his companion Benjamin Stolwood: on Saturday night, the first of August, 1713. With his carriage ofter condemnation; his confession and dying speech at the place of execution, &c. : To which are added, the sermons preached at the lecture in Boston, in his hearing, after condemnation; and on the day of his execution, being Sept. 24. 1713.

Cotton Mather 1663–1728printed by John Allen for Nicholas Boone, 1713

[2], x, 11-14, [4], 64, 34, [2] p. ; 14 cm. (12mo) · 22k words · Evans 1626

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To which are added, The Sermons Preached at the Lecture in Boston, in his Hearing, after his Condemnation; And on the Day of his Execution, being Sept. 24. 1713.

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Boston, N. E. Printed by John Allen, for Nicholas Boone, at the Sign of the BIBLE in Cornhill. 1713.

Boston, N. E. Printed by John Allen, for Nicholas Boone, at the Sign of the BIBLE in Cornhil. 1713.

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The Unhappy Circumstances of a Young Man, whose Name was David Wallis, give the Occasion for this Publication.

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The sad effects of sin. A true relation of the murder committed by David…

The Unhappy Circumstances of a Young Man, whose Name was David Wallis, give the Occasion for this Publication.

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The Unhappy Circumstances of a Young Man, whose Name was David Wallis, give the Occasion for this Publication.

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