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Burges, B., 1790. A series of Indostan letters. New York, W.Ross, pp. i-xxv, 1-168

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Location: Asia - South Asia - India
Subject: Value
Species: Asian Rhino Species


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The Moors esteeming themselves Seapoys, wear swords on all occasions, and when in sawawry, or on a visit, carry in their hands shields made of Rhinoceros or wild Buffalo’s hide, thick enough to send off the blow of a scymitar, but not an arrow or musquet ball.

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