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Cosmographia et geographia de Affrica

by Leo Africanus · 1556

History · ranked #16 in category

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Escrite de nôtre tems par Jean Leon, African, premierement en langue Arabesque, puis en Toscane, & à present mise en François, etc.

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Category
History
First published
1556 · 1550s
Author
Leo Africanus
Standing
Recommended

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