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Photocopy of a letter from R. Gordon Wasson of Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.A., about Trepang or sea slugs, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply, 1971-09-12 - 1971-10-12

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/252/6/1

Scope and Contents

The letters refer particularly to the Chinese liking for foods that are glutinous, mucoid or gelatinous. The original letter is filled under 'Apparatus and aqueous solutions' for 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 4' because it also deals with 'Distillation and Aquavitae'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-09-12 - 1971-10-12

Extent

5 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Wasson, R. Gordon; Needham, Joseph

Finding aid date

2006-06-16 14:49:20+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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