February 16, 2021 04:45 pm GMT
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In 1817, a young woman claiming to be a kidnapped Eastern princess appeared in an English village
In 1817 a young woman appeared in the English village of Almondsbury, speaking a strange language and seeking food and shelter. She revealed herself to be an Eastern princess, kidnapped by pirates from an exotic island. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of Princess Caraboo, who was both more and less than she seemed. — Read the rest
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