, 1844-04-03
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DICTIONARY OF ARTS, MANU-
FACTURES AND MINES, containing
a clear exposition Of their principles and
practice, BY Andrew Ure, M. d, F. R,
s. NJ. G. S., M. A. s. London, Mem,
Acad. N. s. Philadelphia, s. Phi. Soc. N.
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