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    "description": "Similar figures. 4 definitions, 33 propositions. Depends on Book I and Book V. VI.1 is basis for most. Source: David E. Joyce.",
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      "authors": "Joyce, David E.",
      "title": "Euclid's Elements, Book VI",
      "year": "1996",
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