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A57465 Sir Walter Rawleighs judicious and select essayes and observations upon the first invention of shipping, invasive war, the Navy Royal and sea-service : with his apologie for his voyage to Guiana.; Selections. 1667 Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618. 1667 (1667) Wing R171; ESTC R14127 66,390 233

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