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... or marshes, being divided or separated by a canal ; and by way of passage
from one to the other, a strong pole had been laid horizontally across the canal,
fastened to another pole inserted perpendicularly, midway between the two
banks, ...
... or marshes, being divided or separated by a canal ; and by way of passage
from one to the other, a strong pole had been laid horizontally across the canal,
fastened to another pole inserted perpendicularly, midway between the two
banks, ...
Side 95
A box of slender dimensions, when properly fastened down by brads, is much
more secure from irruption by railway porters, than a strong box fastened by
heavy nails. Small tacks must be used for fastening on the addresses, as there
must be ...
A box of slender dimensions, when properly fastened down by brads, is much
more secure from irruption by railway porters, than a strong box fastened by
heavy nails. Small tacks must be used for fastening on the addresses, as there
must be ...
Side 135
plate, in the centre of which is written the name of his parish, together with his title
, functions, &c. which he has on his arm, or on a belt fastened round his body ; but
as it is bright, and may be seen at a distance, they frequently pocket it, when in ...
plate, in the centre of which is written the name of his parish, together with his title
, functions, &c. which he has on his arm, or on a belt fastened round his body ; but
as it is bright, and may be seen at a distance, they frequently pocket it, when in ...
Side 143
... and secured on the banks of the opposite sides, and the decoy-ducks are
fastened to this cord at intervals, and when ducks are killed a dog is required to
bring them, or perhaps a boat is used, which lies concealed in some contiguous
reeds ...
... and secured on the banks of the opposite sides, and the decoy-ducks are
fastened to this cord at intervals, and when ducks are killed a dog is required to
bring them, or perhaps a boat is used, which lies concealed in some contiguous
reeds ...
Side 148
These are fixed in a frame of slightly- made woodwork, with two wings, one on
either side of the piece of water, the decoy-ducks heing in the centre; the huttier
having a small cord fastened to the stick which supports either net, by the
removal ...
These are fixed in a frame of slightly- made woodwork, with two wings, one on
either side of the piece of water, the decoy-ducks heing in the centre; the huttier
having a small cord fastened to the stick which supports either net, by the
removal ...
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