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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.
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Bushell, Thomas, 1594-1674.; Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. Atlantis.
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Wing B296A; ESTC R25904
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