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Mankind displayed: or, The history of the little vvorld : being a curious collection out of the best authors of the most wonderful and remarkable things that have been performed by men and women in the several ages of the world; together with select observations, philosophical precepts, maxims of state, &c.

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Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : printed, by H.C. for Thomas Northcott, in George-Yard, in Lumbard-street, 1690.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	History > Miscellanea > Early works to 1800. Curiosities and wonders > England > Early works to 1800.
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