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A69794 An accurate description of the United Netherlands, and of the most considerable parts of Germany, Sweden, & Denmark containing a succinct account of what is most remarkable in these countries, and necessary instructions for travellers : together with an exact relation of the entertainment of His Most Sacred Majesty King William at the Hague / written by an English gentleman. English gentleman.; Carr, William, 17th cent. 1691 (1691) Wing C631; Wing E3688; ESTC R20438 82,243 192

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