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An historical and geographical description of France extracted from the best authors, both ancient and modern. By J. De Lacrose, Eccl. Angl. Presb.
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Lacroze, Jean Cornand de, d. ca. 1705.
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1694
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Wing L136A; ESTC R223644
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