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The history and position of the sea fisheries of Ireland. 



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[A French translation was published at Amsterdam in 1688. 

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Boroughs (Sir John). The soveraignty of the British seas, 

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Brady ( Thomas F.) Report of the proceedings taken to relieve 

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Acts of Parliament relating to the Irish fisheries, with appen- 

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Oyster fisheries, Ireland. Digest of the Acts of Parlia- 

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