Selected quad for the lemma: book_n

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book_n	esq_n	john_n	robert_n	2,764	5	10.4330	5	true

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A42527	A treatise of the arms and engines of vvar of fire-works, ensigns, and military instruments, both ancient and modern; with the manner they are at present used, as well in French armies, as amongst other nations. Inriched with many figures. Written originally in French by Lewis de Gaya, author of the treatise called The art of war. Translated for publick advantage.	Gaya, Louis de.	1678 (1678)	Wing G402A; ESTC R217414	40,394	159

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