The history of the travels and adventures of the Chevalier John Taylor ... / written by himself.
- Taylor, John, 1703-1772.
- Date:
- 1761-62
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: The history of the travels and adventures of the Chevalier John Taylor ... / written by himself. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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