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Mathematicall magick. Or, the wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry. In two books. Concerning mechanicall powers [and] motions. Being one of the most easie, pleasant, usefull, (and yet most neglected) part of mathematicks. Not before treated of in this language (1648)

Wilkins, John, 1614-1672 · London : Printed by M.F. for S. Gellibrand · leaf 81

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