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Vivekananda’s journey
How a young Indian monk’s travels around the world inspired modern yoga.
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Communities of cross-feeders
A desire to help leads some women to “cross-feed” – breastfeed other parents’ babies for free. Alev Scott delves into the emotions behind this altruistic act.
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The men who meddled with nature
The ‘acclimatisation societies’ of the 19th century sought to ‘improve’ on the natural world by releasing non-native species into the wild. The effects were disastrous.
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The yogi as hermit, warrior, criminal and showman
How the modern world changed the life and reputation of the yogi.
Catalogue
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History of the mission of the United Brethren among the Indians in North America. In three parts. By George Henry Loskiel. Translated from the German by Christian Ignatius La Trobe.
Loskiel, George Henry, 1740-1814.Date: 1794- Books
History of the mission of the United Brethren among the Indians in North America. In three parts / By George Henry Loskiel. Translated from the German by Christian Ignatius La Trobe.
Loskiel, George Henry, 1740-1814.Date: 1794- Books
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Brief account of the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others in North-America.
Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others in North America.Date: 1798]- Books
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A brief account of the present state, income, expenditures, &c. of the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians, and Others, in North-America.
Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others in North America.Date: 1795]- Books
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An essay, towards propagating the Gospel, among the neighbouring nations of Indians, in North-America. Submitted, to the consideration, and proper endeavours of rulers, teachers, and Christians of all denominations. By a friend to church, and common-wealth.
Friend to church, and common-wealth.Date: Printed May 10th, anno domini. 1756