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... described . The borders , lawn , and shrubbery over which it was allowed to range presented an appearance as if regularly swept , from the bird having scratched to one common centre everything that lay upon the surface : the mound in ...
... described . The borders , lawn , and shrubbery over which it was allowed to range presented an appearance as if regularly swept , from the bird having scratched to one common centre everything that lay upon the surface : the mound in ...
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... described as a ground - bird , never taking to a tree except when closely hunted : when hard pursued , it will frequently run its head into a bush , and is then easily taken . Food generally consisting of seeds and berries . The note ...
... described as a ground - bird , never taking to a tree except when closely hunted : when hard pursued , it will frequently run its head into a bush , and is then easily taken . Food generally consisting of seeds and berries . The note ...
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... described with greater precision by Aelian ( Var . Hist . , i . 22 ) , as having to the Attic the ratio of 72 : 70 , which is the same as 75 : 724. Now if we sup- pose that the intended value of Solon's talent had to its real value the ...
... described with greater precision by Aelian ( Var . Hist . , i . 22 ) , as having to the Attic the ratio of 72 : 70 , which is the same as 75 : 724. Now if we sup- pose that the intended value of Solon's talent had to its real value the ...
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... described by Dr. Plot , in 1686 , as still common in Stafford- shire . Such calendars , which had the various days marked by notches of different forms and sizes , were sometimes made small enough to carry in the pocket , and sometimes ...
... described by Dr. Plot , in 1686 , as still common in Stafford- shire . Such calendars , which had the various days marked by notches of different forms and sizes , were sometimes made small enough to carry in the pocket , and sometimes ...
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... described , the testicles are nearly of the same size in winter as in summer ; and nearly , though not exactly , the same thing may be observed in the horse , ram , & c . , these animals having their seasons in a certain degree . The ...
... described , the testicles are nearly of the same size in winter as in summer ; and nearly , though not exactly , the same thing may be observed in the horse , ram , & c . , these animals having their seasons in a certain degree . The ...
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