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A63801 Monthly observations for the preserving of health with a long and comfortable life, in this our pilgrimage on earth; but more particularly for the spring and summer seasons. By Phylotheus Phystologus. With allowance. Tryon, Thomas, 1634-1703. 1688 (1688) Wing T3186A; ESTC R219418 27,306 103

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