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Philastrogus knavery epitomized, with a vindication of Mr. Culpeper, Mr. Lilly, and the rest of the students in that noble art, from all the false aspersions (of the malicious antagonists) cast upon them, about the great eclipse of the Sunne. : Whereunto is annexed an epistle to all moderate spirited men, shewing the peoples great mistakes, and misunderstanding of the honest and ingenious artists, who spake truly, as is averred by this ensuing tractate. /

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Main Author:	Gadbury, John, 1627-1704
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : [publisher not identified], Printed in the year, 1652.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Lilly, William, > 1602-1681 > Early works to 1800. Culpeper, Nicholas, > 1616-1654 > Early works to 1800. Lilburne, Robert, > 1613-1665. > Lillies ape whipt by Philastrogus. Astrology > Early works to 1800. Solar eclipses > 1652 > Early works to 1800.
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