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The history of the Royal Society of London for the improving of natural knowledge

Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title: Publication Type:book Authors:Sprat, Thomas Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication:London Publication Date:1667 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume: Issue: Start Page: End Page: Abstract: Descriptors/Keywords: ISBN: URL:
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Annotation:Indicates that "one of the Principal Intentions [the Society] propos'd to accomplish, was a general Collection of all the Effects of Arts, and the Common, or Monstrous Works of Nature" (251 sig. Ii2).