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A29412 The life of Monsieur Des Cartes containing the history of his philosophy and works : as also the most remarkable things that befell him during the whole course of his life / translated from the French by S.R.; Vie de Monsieur Des-Cartes. English Baillet, Adrien, 1649-1706.; S. R. 1693 (1693) Wing B451A; ESTC R10642 153,068 292

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