The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and General Literature, 9. köideHenry G. Allen Company, 1890 |
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... once manifest . Nearly allied to it is the Icelander ( F. islandus ) , which externally differs in its paler colouring , and in almost entirely wanting the black mandibular patch . Its propor- tions , however , differ a good deal , its ...
... once manifest . Nearly allied to it is the Icelander ( F. islandus ) , which externally differs in its paler colouring , and in almost entirely wanting the black mandibular patch . Its propor- tions , however , differ a good deal , its ...
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... once take her to the fist giving her a bite of food , and re - hood ing at a distance of 5 to 10 yards , calls her by shouting and casting out the lure Gradually day after day the dis- tanco is increased , till the hawk will come 30 ...
... once take her to the fist giving her a bite of food , and re - hood ing at a distance of 5 to 10 yards , calls her by shouting and casting out the lure Gradually day after day the dis- tanco is increased , till the hawk will come 30 ...
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... once with a rush out of the air at great speed , and either cut one down with the stoop , or the bird will save itself by putting in , when every exertion must be made , especially if the hawk be young and inexperienced , to " serve ...
... once with a rush out of the air at great speed , and either cut one down with the stoop , or the bird will save itself by putting in , when every exertion must be made , especially if the hawk be young and inexperienced , to " serve ...
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... once more into tribes . The lib . v . c . 14 ) : " Ten or twelve men have wives in common , tribes again , as civilization advances , acknowledge them- and chiefly brothers share with brothers , and father with selves to be subjects of ...
... once more into tribes . The lib . v . c . 14 ) : " Ten or twelve men have wives in common , tribes again , as civilization advances , acknowledge them- and chiefly brothers share with brothers , and father with selves to be subjects of ...
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... once hostile groups . The daughter - in - law , among many races , is forbidden to speak to her father - in - law ; the mother - in - law must hide when she sees her son - in - law . The wives treat their hus- bands with what may be a ...
... once hostile groups . The daughter - in - law , among many races , is forbidden to speak to her father - in - law ; the mother - in - law must hide when she sees her son - in - law . The wives treat their hus- bands with what may be a ...
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