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A67081 The second parts of Systema agriculturæ, or, The mystery of husbandry. And Vinetum Britannicum, or, A treatise of cider. Wherein are contained many select and curious observations and novel experiments relating to husbandry and fruit-trees. With the best and most natural rules and methods for the making of cider, and other English-liquors. To which is added, an essay towards the discovery of the original of fountains and springs. / by J.W. ... Worlidge, John, fl. 1660-1698.; Worlidge, John, fl. 1660-1698. Systema agriculturæ the mystery of husbandry discovered.; Worlidge, John, fl. 1660-1698. Vinetum Brittanicum, or, A treatise of cider. 1689 (1689) Wing W3597A; Wing W3598_VARIANT; ESTC R39146 80,665 246

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