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The Science of Starving in Victorian Literature, Medicine, and Political Economy by Andrew Mangham
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Luke Fildes’ 1891 painting The Doctor evolved from a criticized debut into an enduring, multifaceted symbol of the compassionate physician ideal.
A Vote for Cancer, an Online Exhibit at the University of Alabama
In a race for votes, tobacco’s charm had candidates puffing up promises while leaving voters gasping for fresh air.
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