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A65674 A vindication of the new theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. Keill and others with an historical preface of the occasions of the discoveries therein contain'd, and some corrections and additions. Whiston, William, 1667-1752. 1698 (1698) Wing W1698; ESTC R38635 35,928 66

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