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A63938 An essay towards an history of all the remarkable providences which have happened in this present age As also of what is curious in the works of nature and art. With parallel instances from former ages. By William Turner, M.A. and Vicar of Walberton in Sussex. To be publish'd by way of subscription. Turner, W. (William), fl. 1687-1701. 1695 (1695) Wing T3345A; ESTC R222428 12,448 4

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