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PYRARD DE LAVAL'S DESCRIPTION OF BENGAL

sort being no more than four thumbs' girth, and very tall.

GIANT BAMBOOS.

It is porous, hard, and very pliant, so that you can bring the two ends together without its breaking, and yet it is very strong; of this are made walking-sticks and canes for chastisement; they raise the skin wherever they fall, but never break it, however tender it

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