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A36424 A voyage to the world of Cartesius written originally in French, and now translated into English.; Voyage du monde de Descartes. English Daniel, Gabriel, 1649-1728.; Taylor, Thomas, 1669 or 70-1735.; Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. 1692 (1692) Wing D201; ESTC R5098 166,321 301

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