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Nathaniel Bowler's avatar

Really appreciate you weaving the labor angle into this narrative. All that suffering for some gaudy hats. Good grief.

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Robert Francis's avatar

Nothing blows my mind like learning about wild birds getting treated as commodities. Thanks for reading!

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Jocelyn Gerard's avatar

In a way I can understand the fascination with the beauty of birds, however misguided, but it really illustrates consumerism quite well. That compulsion still exists! Thank goodness people came to their senses or we’d have no birds. And seeing birds is one of my favorite moments in an average day. Look forward to reading the next chapter!

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Abert Essays's avatar

Thank you! I have written about this fashion era as well. Your research went far deeper than mine. It is so important to shine a light on damaging and pointless industries.

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Annette Kristynik's avatar

Thank you for the interesting topic and research!

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