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Mathematicall magick. Or, the wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry in two books, concerning mechanical powers [and] motions : being one of the most easie, pleasant, useful, (and yet most neglected) part of mathematicks ... (1680)

Wilkins, John, 1614-1672 · London : Printed for Edw. Gellibrand · leaf 311

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