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“The grossest form of this injury of the body to ornament it, is in tattooing. Next, the piercing the ear all around its rim, piercing the nose and the lips to introduce rings or bars of jewelry.”

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Julia McNair Wright

Julia McNair Wright (1840-1903) was an American author known for her works on women and religious themes. Her writing had a significant impact on women's literature of the time. more

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