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...the habit of suckling them ? 30. What is the menstrual period, and what the time of utero-gestation ? 32. Is chastity cultivated, or is it remarkably defective,...any practice of tattooing, piercing, or otherwise modifying the person for the sake of ornament prevail amongst the people ? NB Such modifications not... | |
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