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A very mixed reaction among Kazakhstanis was caused by a book from tanned human skin exhibited as an exhibit in National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Here now passes exhibition of rare and amazing books and manuscripts. See edition 16th century in binding from human skin can any visitor Exhibitions. Despite the fact that there are enough willing, for many of them, such value is truly disgusting.
In 1532, a certain scientist sacrificed his body so that from it after death they made this manuscript. In those days it was quite common practice. People of science, wanting to perpetuate themselves in stories, willingly took such a step. For example, doctors are very symbolically sought to make textbooks on their skin anatomy. Today, such rarities can be found in museums and libraries of the United States, Australia, France, Great Britain and some other states. It is noteworthy that none of these books is not considered a damned or inhabited ghost of a scientist, donated his skin for her binding.
