The explanation, said Mr Glowry, is very satisfactory. The Great Mogul has taken lodgings at Kensington, and the external part of the ear is a cartilaginous funnel.
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- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: english
- Born: October 18, 1785
- Died: January 23, 1866
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