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If books could kill: The poison legacy lurking in libraries - BBC

14.06.2025 00:26

If books could kill: The poison legacy lurking in libraries - BBC

Green dye was widely used in Victorian publishing

The Victorians loved the colour green. In particular, they loved a vibrant shade of emerald created b… [+4622 chars]

Pauline McLeanBBC Scotland Arts Correspondent

Would the word literate carry the same meaning with public (common wealth) in 1900 vs today 2020?