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A61161 Observations on Monsieur de Sorbier's Voyage into England written to Dr. Wren, professor of astronomy in Oxford / by Thomas Sprat ... Sprat, Thomas, 1635-1713.; Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723. 1665 (1665) Wing S5035; ESTC R348 49,808 304

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