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Nelson, G., 1740. The wonders of nature throughout the world display'd both for diversion and instruction. London, J.Watts, pp. i-viii, 1-475
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Value - Related to Horn |
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All Rhino Species |
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There is the Rhinoceros in the River Ganges, near as big as an Elephant, saving that he is not so tall; his Horn is upon the Snout near a Yard long. He fights with an Elephant, and sometimes overcomes him. His Horn, Teeth and Claws, are used against Poison and many Diseases, and sold at great Rates. S.Lat. 4.
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