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The BARONY, a Romance. By Miss A. M. PORTER. 3 vols. 10.

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PERSONAL NARRATIVE of TRAVELS to the EQUINOCTIAL REGIONS of the NEW CONTINENT, during the Years 1799-1804. By ALEXANDER DE HUMBOLDT and AIME BONPLAND. Translated into English by HELEN MARIA WILLIAMS. In 7 vols. 8vo. with Maps, Plans, &c. price 61.

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