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Henry Care (c. 1646–1688) was a British clergyman, a member of the Church of England, and the author of various religious and political tracts. He was a controversial figure in his time, known for his strong anti-Catholic views and for his outspoken critiques of the established Church. Among his most notable works are:

1. Draco Dormiens: Care's most famous work, published anonymously in 1680. It is a controversial satire on the Church of England, criticizing the corruption and abuses within its ranks.

2. The Weekly Pacquet of Advice from Rome: This was a semiweekly newsletter written and published by Care from August 1679 to July 1681. It contained updates and commentary on political and religious matters, often expressing views critical of the government and the Catholic Church.

3. The English Liberties; Or, The Free-Born Subject's Inheritance (1680): A significant text in the history of English constitutionalism, arguing for the traditional liberties and rights of English subjects under the law.

4. The History of Popery (1680): A critical history of the Roman Catholic Church, detailing its influence and power over the centuries and warning against its potential dangers to England and Protestant Protestantism.

5. The Detection of the Court and State of England: This was a series of pamphlets published by Care in the early 1680s, critiquing the administration of King Charles II and exposing various instances of corruption and mismanagement within the government.

6. The Character of an Honest Dissenter: In this tract, published in 1681, Care attempts to define what constitutes an "honest dissenter," arguing that dissenters should be tolerated rather than persecuted.

7. A Seasonable Argument to Persuade all the Grand Juries in England to Petition for a New Parliament (1679): This pamphlet urged grand juries to petition the king to dissolve Parliament and call for new elections.

In addition to these, Care wrote numerous other pamphlets and tracts, often on religious and political topics of his time. His works were influential in their day, contributing to the debates around the Popish Plot, religious toleration, and the legitimacy of the established Church.

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