A History of the earth and animated nature v.1, Volume 1A. Fullarton, 1852 |
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Page 18
... soon as the animal perceived that it was thus load- several circuits round the village ; till at length the people were obliged to stop it , by barring up the way . How far this strength and swiftness may be useful to mankind , even in ...
... soon as the animal perceived that it was thus load- several circuits round the village ; till at length the people were obliged to stop it , by barring up the way . How far this strength and swiftness may be useful to mankind , even in ...
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... soon engaged in the field , actively searching after Moa bones ; the result was , that Mr. Williams soon had the pleasure of receiving a large quantity of fossil bones , some of which were of an enormous size , and in a good state of ...
... soon engaged in the field , actively searching after Moa bones ; the result was , that Mr. Williams soon had the pleasure of receiving a large quantity of fossil bones , some of which were of an enormous size , and in a good state of ...
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... soon be at an end , if the eagle , to its own swiftness of wing , added the versatility of the sparrow . Another circumstance which tends to render the tyranny of these animals more supportable , is , that they are less fruitful than ...
... soon be at an end , if the eagle , to its own swiftness of wing , added the versatility of the sparrow . Another circumstance which tends to render the tyranny of these animals more supportable , is , that they are less fruitful than ...
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... soon seen descending , struggling together , and using every effort on both sides ; the one of rapacious insult , the other of desperate defence . The un- equal combat is soon at an end ; the falcon comes off victorious , and the other ...
... soon seen descending , struggling together , and using every effort on both sides ; the one of rapacious insult , the other of desperate defence . The un- equal combat is soon at an end ; the falcon comes off victorious , and the other ...
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... soon disturbed by two of a species of hooded crow , very common in that quarter . The goshawk , apparently not anxious for a quarrel , made majes- tically out to sea , pursued by the crows , which no doubt thought that its retreat ...
... soon disturbed by two of a species of hooded crow , very common in that quarter . The goshawk , apparently not anxious for a quarrel , made majes- tically out to sea , pursued by the crows , which no doubt thought that its retreat ...
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