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A89818 The history of magick by way of apology, for all the wise men who have unjustly been reputed magicians, from the Creation, to the present age. / Written in French, by G. Naudæus late library-keeper to Cardinal Mazarin. Englished by J. Davies.; Apologie pour tous les grands personnages qui ont esté faussement soupçonnez de magie. English Naudé, Gabriel, 1600-1653.; Davies, John, 1625-1693. 1657 (1657) Wing N246; Thomason E1609_1; ESTC R202977 182,379 328

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