Puzzle 17

__ Vedanta, Hindu school of thought.

African volcanic national park famed for gorillas.

Desirous, lecherous.

Early continent, that became part of Eurasia.

Steamed bread, egg and fruit make a __ pudding.

Herbert, expedition photographer of the Antarctic.

Planet represented by Brihaspati in Hinduism.

Shrew-like creatures; anagram of centers.

__ to business; start work.

Anton, author of the short story The Lottery Ticket.

Raw metal, essential for the Industrial Revolution.

Leader imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 years.

Renata, famous post-war Italian opera singer.

First name of Ronan, who played Queen Mary in movie.