The Dovecote and the Aviary: Being Sketches of the Natural History of Pigeons and Other Domestic Birds in a Captive State, with Hints for Their ManagementW.S. Orr, 1851 - 458 pages |
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... better understanding of the natures of other domestic , captive , and familiar birds . The following pages may therefore be looked upon as an almost necessary sequel to the former work . The object has been to ascertain the place which ...
... better understanding of the natures of other domestic , captive , and familiar birds . The following pages may therefore be looked upon as an almost necessary sequel to the former work . The object has been to ascertain the place which ...
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... signs of refreshing waters where drought alone exists , may await our advancing footsteps ; or it may be our better fate to progress CHAP . I. ] PARADOXICAL INCREASE . through glorious scenes 4 [ CHAP . I. BOY PIGEON - KEEPERS .
... signs of refreshing waters where drought alone exists , may await our advancing footsteps ; or it may be our better fate to progress CHAP . I. ] PARADOXICAL INCREASE . through glorious scenes 4 [ CHAP . I. BOY PIGEON - KEEPERS .
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... better far . In form and motion we have everything that is charming and attractive , either in repose or activity . Even in the individuals CHAP . I. ] EARLIEST HISTORY . 9 destined for 8 [ CHAP . I. BEAUTY OF THE COLUMBIDE .
... better far . In form and motion we have everything that is charming and attractive , either in repose or activity . Even in the individuals CHAP . I. ] EARLIEST HISTORY . 9 destined for 8 [ CHAP . I. BEAUTY OF THE COLUMBIDE .
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... better , they began with a fast , and a solemn procession about mount Olivet . 66 Next day they gave a fierce assault ; yea , women played the men , and fought most valiently in armour . But they within being fourty thousand strong ...
... better , they began with a fast , and a solemn procession about mount Olivet . 66 Next day they gave a fierce assault ; yea , women played the men , and fought most valiently in armour . But they within being fourty thousand strong ...
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... better than all the charms and conjurations of Thessaly , and the French land - owner may exculpate himself almost in the words of Othello , from all malpractices with " spells and medicines bought of mountebanks : ❞— " Most potent ...
... better than all the charms and conjurations of Thessaly , and the French land - owner may exculpate himself almost in the words of Othello , from all malpractices with " spells and medicines bought of mountebanks : ❞— " Most potent ...
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