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A44220 Magnetismus magnus, or, Metaphysical and divine contemplations on the magnet, or loadstone written by Sir Matthew Hale. Hale, Matthew, Sir, 1609-1676. 1695 (1695) Wing H250; ESTC R8784 65,385 172

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