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A28906 The history of Cang-Hy, the present emperour of China pesented [sic] to the Most Christian King / by Father J. Bouvet, of the Society of Jesus and missionary into China.; Histoire de l'empereur de la Chine. English Bouvet, Joachim, 1656-1730.; Crull, J. (Jodocus), d. 1713? 1699 (1699) Wing B3861; ESTC R19507 51,542 114

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