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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE 



Photograph by William W. Chapin 



A SNAKF,-CHARMF,R OF BF,NARF,S 



As though they would add to the gruesome effect of the holy city of Kashi, there are 

 always snake-charmers to be found along the bathing ghats. Not only snakes but scorpions 

 and other gentle pets are proudly exhibited to the curious. 



