The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 255F. Jefferies, 1967 - Early English newspapers The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs. |
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Page 175
The guineafowl came originally from Africa and Madagascar . It has been known for centuries in Europe , and esteemed for its flesh and the fine flavour of its eggs , as well as for its graceful shape and spotted plumage . Sir William ...
The guineafowl came originally from Africa and Madagascar . It has been known for centuries in Europe , and esteemed for its flesh and the fine flavour of its eggs , as well as for its graceful shape and spotted plumage . Sir William ...
Page 177
... guineafowl frequented the same haunts as the peacocks , and except an occasional peck were fairly treated by the bigger birds . They deserved some consideration , for they were a highly respect- able middle - class family , and much ...
... guineafowl frequented the same haunts as the peacocks , and except an occasional peck were fairly treated by the bigger birds . They deserved some consideration , for they were a highly respect- able middle - class family , and much ...
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... guineafowl ruffled his feathers and looked fero- cious . " Take that ! " said the peacock , making a dig at his opponent's cranium . " Bad shot ! " cried the guineafowl as he evaded the blow , and with half - outspread wings wheeled ...
... guineafowl ruffled his feathers and looked fero- cious . " Take that ! " said the peacock , making a dig at his opponent's cranium . " Bad shot ! " cried the guineafowl as he evaded the blow , and with half - outspread wings wheeled ...
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Science Notes By W MATTIEU Williams F R A S | 92 |
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