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A28210 An extract by Mr. Bushell of his late abridgment of the Lord chancellor Bacons philosophical theory in mineral prosecutions published for the satisfaction of his noble friends that importunately desired it. Bushell, Thomas, 1594-1674.; Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. Atlantis. 1660 (1660) Wing B296A; ESTC R25904 70,608 109

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