The second and third parts of the works. Of Mr. Abraham Cowley. The second containing what was written and published by himself in his younger years ; now reprinted together ; the third containing his six books of plants ... / [Abraham Cowley].

  • Abraham Cowley
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1689
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Credit: The second and third parts of the works. Of Mr. Abraham Cowley. The second containing what was written and published by himself in his younger years ; now reprinted together ; the third containing his six books of plants ... / [Abraham Cowley]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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