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HE famous Friar Bacon, whose name has spread through the whole world, was born in Lancashire; his father's name was Ralph Bacon, and his name was Roger, From his infancy he was observed to have profound judgment, and a pregnant wit; and as he grew up he was a great reader of books,, and very desirous of learning; which he took so fast, that in a few years his master