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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... tree , probably olive , with the arms of his peculiar corps . " A judicious remark has been made by Mr. Bankes respecting the choice of the olive as the emblem of peace . After the devasta- tion of a country by hostile invasion , and ...
... tree , probably olive , with the arms of his peculiar corps . " A judicious remark has been made by Mr. Bankes respecting the choice of the olive as the emblem of peace . After the devasta- tion of a country by hostile invasion , and ...
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... tree about five feet from the ground , was standing at 132 ° ; on removing it into the sun it rose to 157 ° ! [ and yet we complain , if we fall in with the cool temperature of 80 ° : ] a thermometer , graduated only to 127 ° , was ...
... tree about five feet from the ground , was standing at 132 ° ; on removing it into the sun it rose to 157 ° ! [ and yet we complain , if we fall in with the cool temperature of 80 ° : ] a thermometer , graduated only to 127 ° , was ...
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... trees of the fir tribe , and box , birch and beech were bird ; 13 , Hedge Accentor ; 14 , Redbreast ; 15 , Redstart ; 16 ... Tree Sparrow ; 50 , House Sparrow ; 51 , Greenfinch ; 52 , Hawfinch ; 53 , Goldfinch ; 54 , Siskin ; 55 , Common ...
... trees of the fir tribe , and box , birch and beech were bird ; 13 , Hedge Accentor ; 14 , Redbreast ; 15 , Redstart ; 16 ... Tree Sparrow ; 50 , House Sparrow ; 51 , Greenfinch ; 52 , Hawfinch ; 53 , Goldfinch ; 54 , Siskin ; 55 , Common ...
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