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Sprat, Thomas (1635-1713)
The history of the Royal-Society of London, for the improving of natural knowledge.
London, Printed by T. R. for J. Martyn and J. Allestry, Printers to the Royal Society, 1667.

Image from Sprat's History of the Royal Society

A classic work which provided not only a history of the early society but also a defence of scientific enquiry against claims that it might endanger the restored Church and King.

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