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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART I
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There are no other coals the Goldsmiths use, but what are made of this wood.
[Rattans.] Rattans grow in great abundance upon this Island.

They run like Honey-suckles either upon the Ground, or up Trees, as it happens, near Twenty fathom in length.

There is a kind of a shell or skin grows over the Rattan, and encloseth it round.

Which serves for a Case to cover and defend it, when tender.

This Skin is so full of prickles and thorns, that you cannot touch it.


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