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A79446 Le chemin abregé. Or, A compendious method for the attaining of sciences in a short time Together with the statutes of the Academy founded by the Cardinall of Richelieu. Englished by R.G. Gent. Gentili, Robert, 1590-1654? 1654 (1654) Wing C3779A; ESTC R223591 51,846 134

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