This section is from the book "A Library Of Wonders And Curiosities Found In Nature And Art, Science And Literature", by I. Platt. Also available from Amazon: A library of wonders and curiosities.
Curious Demonstrations of Friendship - Singularities of different Nations in Eating - Female Beauty and Ornaments - Various Modes of Salutation - Maiden - Lady of the Lamb - Curious Custom respecting Catching a Hare - Extraordinary Ancient Custom.
Customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
Nay, let e'm be unmanly, yet are follow'd. Shakspeare.
 
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