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A44724 Instructions for forreine travell shewing by what cours, and in what compasse of time, one may take an exact survey of the kingdomes and states of christendome, and arrive to the practicall knowledge of the languages, to good purpose. Howell, James, 1594?-1666. 1642 (1642) Wing H3082; ESTC R38986 47,384 246

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