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Of the stilling of waves by means of oil

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1774]
Call number: 717661
Creator: Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 24 cm
Associated people: Brownrigg, William,; Farish,
Associated organization: Burndy Library,
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