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A38806 A philosophical discourse of earth relating to the culture and improvement of it for vegetation, and the propagation of plants, &c. as it was presented to the Royal Society, April 29, 1675. Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. 1676 (1676) Wing E3507; ESTC R21425 50,232 182

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