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A28635 A guide to eternity extracted out of the writings of the Holy Fathers and ancient philosophers / written originally in Latine by John Bona ; and now done into English by Roger L'Estrange, Esq.; Manductio ad coelum. English Bona, Giovanni, 1609-1674.; L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1680 (1680) Wing B3545; ESTC R23243 85,374 202

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