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A28309 The novum organum of Sir Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Albans epitomiz'd, for a clearer understanding of his natural history / translated and taken out of the Latine by M.D.; Novum organum Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.; M. D. 1676 (1676) Wing B310; ESTC R38681 37,586 38

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