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A69661 Reflections upon The theory of the earth, occasion'd by a late examination of it. In a letter to a friend. Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715.; Beverley, Thomas, attributed name. 1699 (1699) Wing B5943A; ESTC R4161 38,053 62

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