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The science of a new life / by John Cowan.

The neglected wealth of Ireland explored. Or, a plain view of the great national advantages which may be obtained by compleating the navigation of the River Shannon, The Uniting of Other Rivers to it, the Working of Mines, and, the Establishment of Variou

Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, the petition of John and Robert Cowans, merchants in Borrowstounness, ..

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The science of a new life / by John Cowan.

The neglected wealth of Ireland explored. Or, a plain view of the great national advantages which may be obtained by compleating the navigation of the River Shannon, The Uniting of Other Rivers to it, the Working of Mines, and, the Establishment of Variou

Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, the petition of John and Robert Cowans, merchants in Borrowstounness, ..