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Man before metals (1902)

Joly, N. (Nicolas), 1812-1885 · London : Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. · leaf 213

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otheir true cause, that is, the residue of their food thrownup in the form of pellets by birds of prey. It is probable, not to say certain, that the use of seasalt as a seasoning was very early known amongst primitiveraces. This custom is moreover founded upon a law ofnature so imperious, that even… … ulG. 72. Neolithic mua., in the fokm of a trough, found with itsPESTLE AT Ty-Mawk (IIolyhead). (Aftor Evans.) more nourishing, the flesh better and easier of digestion,and the wool of the sheep finer and more fleecy. Sea saltappears to be also necessary to man. In countries whereit is rare, it is…

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