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A45664 An exact enquiry into, and cure of the acute diseases of infants by Walter Harris ; Englished by W.C. M.S., with a preface in vindication of the work.; De morbis acutis infantum. English Harris, Walter, 1647-1732.; Cockburn, W. (William), 1669-1739. 1693 (1693) Wing H883; ESTC R21209 53,865 168

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