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Dean Mahomed, Restaurateur and Shampooing Surgeon

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Borrowed Passages and Historical Accuracy

Analyzing the similarities and differences between Muhammad and Gross' works, this chapter delves into the attitudes towards plagiarism in the 18th century and explores Muhammad's motives for borrowing descriptions. It also examines the accuracy of Muhammad's book in relation to historical records and discusses the challenges of relying on memory. Stay tuned for a future discussion on Muhammad's life, sponsored by Bank of America and The Today Show.

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