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A81938 Geographia universalis: the present state of the whole world giving an account of the several religions, customs, and riches of each people; the strength and government of each polity and state; the curious and most remarkable things in every region; with other particulars necessary to the understanding history and the interests of princes. Written originally by the Sieur Duval, Geographer in Ordinary to the French King; and made English, and enlarged by Ferrand Spence. Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619-1682.; Spence, Ferrand. 1685 (1685) Wing D2919A; ESTC R229216 199,644 399

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