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A55720 The present state of Jamaica with the life of the great Columbus the first discoverer : to which is added an exact account of Sir Hen. Morgan's voyage to, and famous siege and taking of Panama from the Spaniards. 1683 (1683) Wing P3268; ESTC R1042 34,539 128

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