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Side 49
... course previously warned that he would be indulged with this experiment ; and should this succeed , and the beginner shoot steadily and without impatience E or hurry , then the shot may be continued ; HINTS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GUN .
... course previously warned that he would be indulged with this experiment ; and should this succeed , and the beginner shoot steadily and without impatience E or hurry , then the shot may be continued ; HINTS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GUN .
Side 72
... course , the number of head bagged will be very considerably reduced ; but the superior quality and beauty of the birds , which are then in full feather , will more than make up for their reduced number , and being stronger and swifter ...
... course , the number of head bagged will be very considerably reduced ; but the superior quality and beauty of the birds , which are then in full feather , will more than make up for their reduced number , and being stronger and swifter ...
Side 76
... course , assuming that , previous to your com- mencing operations on the 12th , the keepers are possessed of every information respecting the places where the broods of grouse have been hatched ; and , if they have done their duty ...
... course , assuming that , previous to your com- mencing operations on the 12th , the keepers are possessed of every information respecting the places where the broods of grouse have been hatched ; and , if they have done their duty ...
Side 82
... course several years elapse before this terrible climax is arrived at , but come it must , and with such rapid advances , and with such inevitable certainty , that the scene closes just when the prime of life would have been reached ...
... course several years elapse before this terrible climax is arrived at , but come it must , and with such rapid advances , and with such inevitable certainty , that the scene closes just when the prime of life would have been reached ...
Side 87
... that there are three distinct kinds or varieties of what are usually termed red grouse ; of course all three of the same genus , but varieties as far as size , weight , and plumage are concerned . Some VARIETIES OF GROUSE . 87.
... that there are three distinct kinds or varieties of what are usually termed red grouse ; of course all three of the same genus , but varieties as far as size , weight , and plumage are concerned . Some VARIETIES OF GROUSE . 87.
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