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A brief history of tattoos
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The life and death of Tamagotchi and the virtual pet
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How to be poor and happy
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On nature cures and taking the waters
When chilly outdoor swims began to chip away at her depression, Jessica J Lee was drawn to a closer study of the complex natural world around her.
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Crowd listening to recital and commentary on the Mahabharata, Calcutta, West Bengal. Coloured etching by François Balthazar Solvyns, 1799.
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824.Date: [1799]Reference: 31376iPart of: Manners, customs, and dresses of the Hindoos- Pictures
Ceremony with figures in costume personifying Hindu deities, Calcutta, West Bengal. Coloured etching by François Balthazar Solvyns, 1799.
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824.Date: [1799]Reference: 31421iPart of: Manners, customs, and dresses of the Hindoos- Books
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Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, Buildings, Manners, Laws and Customs, Religion and Policy, Arts and Sciences, Trades, Manufactures and Husbandry, Plants, animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Vol.XIII. Contains the Present State of Spain and Portugal, with an Abstract of the History of those Kingdoms down to the Year 1730. Illustrated with cuts and maps, accurately Drawn, according to the Geographical Part of this Work, by Herman Moll.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCXXXI. [1731]- Books
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The history of the life of Peter the First, Emperor of Russia. Containing, a description of Russia or Muscovy, Siberia, Crim Tartary, &c. With an account of the government, religion, ceremonies and superstitions, customs, Manners and Dress of the Inhabitants. Also, the birth and rise of the Empress Catharine, with the Crimes and Trial of the Czarewitz, Son of Peter I.
Mottley, John, 1692-1750.Date: MDCCXXXIX [1739]- Books
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Sketches of the history, manners, and customs of the North American Indians / By James Buchanan.
Buchanan, James, 1772-1851.Date: 1824