Most of the images are in excellent shape but there are a few of them
that are just crying out to me to "restore me to my former self". :-)
Chuck Norcutt
Charles Geilfuss wrote:
> What an amazing collection of images Boris. I really do wish I could read
> the captions, some are very intriguing. Of personal interest, it looks as if
> Gross Anatomy Lab hasn't changed in 100 years. The clothing we wore was a
> bit different but the deconstruction of the cadaver hasn't changed a bit.
> One is a bit shocking to the uninitiated, specifically the young pregnant
> woman who is about to be autopsied. And what's with the two dead guys in
> suits laying in a big sink? (1900-1910) Was the Medical Examiner just having
> a photo for posterity before starting the murder investigation? I've only
> looked at a twentieth of them but I will be coming back.
>
> Charlie
>
> On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Willie Wonka <alienspecimen@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> I love the Internet.
>>
>> I just spent many hours going through this website and am not even a third
>> through:
>>
>> http://www.lostbulgaria.com/
>>
>> Someone bothered to gather images that depict the latest rise and fall of
>> Bulgaria. It is a fascinating, hand-picked collection depicting the life of
>> mostly regular folk.
>>
>> Could it be better? Yes, but it is a great start. I intend to contribute
>> with pictures from my own collection.
>>
>> Mostly, I was touched by the pictures of His Majesty King Boris III, from
>> the time of his death in 1943. Now I know what my gramma meant when she
>> said that the entire nation loved him...prolly the only royalty to ever roam
>> the earth without the need of security squad...pretty good accomplishment if
>> you aks me...they all seem pretty crushed.
>>
>> Anywho, it is a site for the curious. I know that you kent read Bulgarian,
>> but you can click on the decade boxes at the top and advance to the next
>> page number at the bottom...that would be a good start. Enjoy while you
>> can. Lemme know what you think of it...wait...I already know...:)
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Boris
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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