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October 17, 2013 12:11 pm PDT
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Products of Rome, 3d Century Chineseedition
Here's John E. Hill's translation of "The Peoples of the West," Yu Huan's third century account of ancient Rome. Of significant interest is the list of items the Roman Emperor has in plenty, which includes "divine tortoises" "poison-avoiding rats" and many other wonders.Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/G-CTJOT0EUs/story01.htm
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