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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... respecting either distinct species or their supposed varieties . The first mention of Pigeons to be met with is found in the Holy Scriptures . 66 And it came to pass at the end of forty days , that Noah opened the window of the ark ...
... respecting either distinct species or their supposed varieties . The first mention of Pigeons to be met with is found in the Holy Scriptures . 66 And it came to pass at the end of forty days , that Noah opened the window of the ark ...
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... respecting the choice of the olive as the emblem of peace . After the devasta- tion of a country by hostile invasion , and the consequent , neglect of its culture , no plantation requires a longer period to restore its previously ...
... respecting the choice of the olive as the emblem of peace . After the devasta- tion of a country by hostile invasion , and the consequent , neglect of its culture , no plantation requires a longer period to restore its previously ...
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... respecting the Dove or Pigeon . The first time it returned with the olive - branch , but without any indication of the state of the earth itself ; but on its second visit to the ark , the red appearance of its feet proved that the red ...
... respecting the Dove or Pigeon . The first time it returned with the olive - branch , but without any indication of the state of the earth itself ; but on its second visit to the ark , the red appearance of its feet proved that the red ...
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... in the classics , that a number of different sorts were cultivated by the ancients , though we have fewer * Ancient Egyptians , vol . iii . p . 35 . C particulars respecting the special characteristics of the varieties then in.
... in the classics , that a number of different sorts were cultivated by the ancients , though we have fewer * Ancient Egyptians , vol . iii . p . 35 . C particulars respecting the special characteristics of the varieties then in.
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... respecting the special characteristics of the varieties then in vogue , than we have of their domestic Fowls . Columella is scandalised at the inveteracy and extravagance of the Pigeon Fancy amongst his contem- poraries . " That ...
... respecting the special characteristics of the varieties then in vogue , than we have of their domestic Fowls . Columella is scandalised at the inveteracy and extravagance of the Pigeon Fancy amongst his contem- poraries . " That ...
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