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... post- poned , as the young birds do not partake of any food under twenty - four hours , but derive all their support from the warmth imparted under the wings of the mother , they must be placed under a coop , with the old bird : this ...
... post- poned , as the young birds do not partake of any food under twenty - four hours , but derive all their support from the warmth imparted under the wings of the mother , they must be placed under a coop , with the old bird : this ...
Side 122
... had very excellent sport in a marais at Nampont ( this place is the first post on the road to Paris from Montreuil ) . During the months of November and Decem- ber , these two marais , on particular days , 122 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... had very excellent sport in a marais at Nampont ( this place is the first post on the road to Paris from Montreuil ) . During the months of November and Decem- ber , these two marais , on particular days , 122 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 150
... posts till after daybreak . When a frost takes place , if it only lasts a few days , it does not much interfere with their sport , or rather success . They break the ice with a pole , fix their decoy - ducks , and keep the centre as ...
... posts till after daybreak . When a frost takes place , if it only lasts a few days , it does not much interfere with their sport , or rather success . They break the ice with a pole , fix their decoy - ducks , and keep the centre as ...
Side 168
... post to and from London . There is also an inn at Lochgilphead . Either of these inns will be convenient , as , independently of the shooting which is to be had in their immediate vicinity , several other localities abounding in wild ...
... post to and from London . There is also an inn at Lochgilphead . Either of these inns will be convenient , as , independently of the shooting which is to be had in their immediate vicinity , several other localities abounding in wild ...
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