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Solar eclipses - 1715

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    The history of eclipses , which have happen'd from the birth of our Saviour down to this present time; with the dreadful Effects attending them in the various Revolutions of Empires, Kingdoms, and Commonwealths; Destruction of Towns and Cities by Earthquakes; the Death of Emperors, Kings and Potentates, Famine, Pestilence, and other sad Calamities, which have afflicted most Parts of the World. Occasionally written on the phænomenon, or great eclipse which was visible in London, and other Parts of Great-Britain, on Friday the 22d of April, 1715, shewing what the Effects thereof will be in several Countries in Europe. By J. Parker, late of Trinity-College, Cambridge.

    | Parker, J of Trinity College, Cambridge. | Date: 1715

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