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A32752 A relation of the late embassy of Monsr. de Chaumont, Knt. to the court of the King of Siam with an account of the government, state, manners, religion and commerce of that kingdom.; Relation de l'ambassade de M. le chevalier de Chaumont à la Cour du roi de Siam. English Chaumont, Alexandre, chevalier de, d. 1710. 1687 (1687) Wing C3737C; ESTC R6683 53,413 156

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