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was, by the ancient alchemists, called Diana or the Moon. Silver The Frenchman employs the word silver to designate money, the wealthy Englishman uses the word gold, and the poorer old…
Impressions on certain persons of marks corresponding to some or all of the wounds received by our Saviour in His trial and crucifixion. The following claim to have been so stigmatised: (1…
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