Chambers's Encyclopaedia: Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the PeopleW. and R. Chambers, 1874 |
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... length is about six inches . If taken young , it is easily tamed , and becomes very familiar and amusing ; but an old bird caught and put into a cage , is apt to kill itself by violently pecking to force a way out . It soon destroys the ...
... length is about six inches . If taken young , it is easily tamed , and becomes very familiar and amusing ; but an old bird caught and put into a cage , is apt to kill itself by violently pecking to force a way out . It soon destroys the ...
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... length is 210 miles , and its average breadth 26 miles . Most of the land near the lake is low and marshy ; on the east , at a distance of eight or ten miles , there are ranges of high and well- wooded granite hills . The depth varies ...
... length is 210 miles , and its average breadth 26 miles . Most of the land near the lake is low and marshy ; on the east , at a distance of eight or ten miles , there are ranges of high and well- wooded granite hills . The depth varies ...
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... length . In the neighbourhood are fine rich meadow - pastures and lands suited for all kinds of grain , tobacco , potatoes , & c . Tobacco is extensively grown ; many cattle are raised ; and a brisk trade carried on both with the ...
... length . In the neighbourhood are fine rich meadow - pastures and lands suited for all kinds of grain , tobacco , potatoes , & c . Tobacco is extensively grown ; many cattle are raised ; and a brisk trade carried on both with the ...
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... length of the fruit - stalks , every intermediate gradation occurs . Both varieties occur in Britain , the first being the most prevalent , as it is generally in the north of Europe ; the second being more abundant in more southern ...
... length of the fruit - stalks , every intermediate gradation occurs . Both varieties occur in Britain , the first being the most prevalent , as it is generally in the north of Europe ; the second being more abundant in more southern ...
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... political wheel brought back the monster to the light of day and to prosperity . When the revolution of 1688 placed William on the throne , the Protestant influence triumphed once 450 miles in length by about 100 miles in breadth. 22.
... political wheel brought back the monster to the light of day and to prosperity . When the revolution of 1688 placed William on the throne , the Protestant influence triumphed once 450 miles in length by about 100 miles in breadth. 22.
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