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Main Author:	Donne, Benjamin, 1729-1798
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[London] : [Burton, printer, 82, Fetter Lane], [1800?]
Subjects:	Navigation > Early works to 1800. Nautical instruments > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
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