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A28318 The epitome of the whole art of husbandry comprising all necessary directions for the improvement of it ... : together with the gentlemans heroick exercise, discoursing of horses, their nature and use ... : to which is annexed by way of appendix, a new method of planting fruit trees and improving of an orchard / by J.B. Gent. Blagrave, Joseph, 1610-1682. 1669 (1669) Wing B3115; ESTC R28488 152,593 332

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