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The adepts case, : briefly shewing: I. What adepts are, and what they are said to perform. II. What reason there is, to think that there are adepts. III. What would invite them to appear, and be beneficial in a nation. IV. What arguments there are, for and against the taking of such measures.

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Language:	English
Published:	[London : publisher not identified, 1700]
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Alchemy > England > Early works to 1800. Herbalists > England > Early works to 1800. Broadsides > England > 17th century.
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