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The knowledge of a man's self : the surest guide to the true worship of God, and good government of the mind and body. : In opposition to tradition, custom, and bigottry, the governors of the present, and all preceding generations. : Or,, the third part of the way to long-life, health and happiness

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1704.
Call number: 600887
Creator: Tryon, Thomas (1634-1703)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 20 cm (8vo)
Associated people: Brown, Isabelle, (1860-1928,); Bennet, Thomas, (-1706,); White, Robert, (1645-1703,); Tryon, Thomas, (1634-1703.)
Associated organization: Francis Bacon Library,
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