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A28366 A preparatory to the history natural & experimental written originally in Latine, by the Right Honourable Francis, Lord Verulam, Lord High Chancellour of England ; and now faithfully rendred into English, by a well-wisher to his Lordships writings.; Sylva sylvarum. Preface. English Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.; Well-wisher to his Lordships writings. 1670 (1670) Wing B317; ESTC R6927 11,755 15

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