...food ; for instance, asses, mules, camels, &c. They improve the appearance of ducks and chickensby blowing the air between the skin and flesh, which makes them look very white and plump. a certain quantity finds its way into the markets. As for fruits and vegetables, they have them of...

...to be very careful in purchasing provisions, for the Chinese dealers mix plaster or sand in the Hour to increase the weight. Often they sell the flesh...skin and flesh, which makes them look very white and plumji." other towns in this province, all of some note. Ngan-king, capital of the southern division...

...forbid patients to eat poultry, as indigestible and unwholesome. A species of duck, called ya-tsu, is a very favourite dish on grand occasions, and is...flesh, which makes them look very white and plump-" other towns in this province, all of some note. Ngan-iriug, capital of the southern division of Kyang-nan,...