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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.

The wonders of nature throughout the world display’d both for diversion and instruction

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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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