The History of Ali Cogia. The Moral Contained in This Interesting Story ought to be Impressed on the Mind of Every Magistrate. To which is Added the Story of Cogia Hassan Alhabbal, thus Translated for the use of Country Gentlemen, Merchant Hassan, Rope Maker, of Baghdad.
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Year: 1808
Entry: The History of Ali Cogia. The Moral Contained in This Interesting Story ought to be Impressed on the Mind of Every Magistrate. To which is Added the Story of Cogia Hassan Alhabbal, thus Translated for the use of Country Gentlemen, Merchant Hassan, Rope Maker, of Baghdad. Salem, [N.Y.]: Printed by Dodd and Rumsey, for Webster & Skinner, Albany, 1808. 108 p.
Location: Salem, NY
Title: The History of Ali Cogia. The Moral Contained in This Interesting Story ought to be Impressed on the Mind of Every Magistrate. To which is Added the Story of Cogia Hassan Alhabbal, thus Translated for the use of Country Gentlemen, Merchant Hassan, Rope Maker, of Baghdad.
Printer/Publisher: Printed by Dodd and Rumsey, for Webster & Skinner, Albany
Language: English
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