Stories
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The current that kills
In the 19th century, electricity held life in the balance, with the power to execute – or reanimate.
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The yogi as hermit, warrior, criminal and showman
How the modern world changed the life and reputation of the yogi.
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It’s getting mighty crowded
Mid-20th-century population-density research on mice produced a whiskered apocalypse, predicted to become the fate of humans too. But perhaps a more compassionate approach could fend this off.
Catalogue
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Jean Chappé d'Auteroche. Line engraving by J. Corner, 1791.
Corner, John, active 18th century-19th century.Date: 1791Reference: 1710i- Pictures
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William Cumberland Cruikshank. Line engraving by J. Corner, 1787, after himself.
Corner, John, active 18th century-19th century.Date: 1787Reference: 2229i- Pictures
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John Hunter. Line engraving by J. Corner, 1793, after J. Tassie, 1791.
Tassie, James, 1735-1799.Date: 1793Reference: 4452i- Pictures
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John Wolcot [Peter Pindar]. Line engraving by J. Corner after J. Opie.
Opie, John, 1761-1807.Reference: 9740i- Pictures
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Bernard le Bovier de Fontanelle. Line engraving by J. Corner, 1794, after P. Savart.
Savart, Pierre, 1737-Date: 1794Reference: 2996i