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Page xi
... arise in the Angler's mind a cordial sympathy with and appreciation of the delights and wonders of Nature , such as I am persuaded no other class of men ( taken collectively ) possesses . xii PREFACE . The accuracy of these conclusions , ...
... arise in the Angler's mind a cordial sympathy with and appreciation of the delights and wonders of Nature , such as I am persuaded no other class of men ( taken collectively ) possesses . xii PREFACE . The accuracy of these conclusions , ...
Page xiii
... taken leave to do in the subsequent Notes - is a question which no angler would probably dispute . 1 Yarrell says , that few have expressed their admiration of the Nightingale's song in more fervent or more natural terms than " honest ...
... taken leave to do in the subsequent Notes - is a question which no angler would probably dispute . 1 Yarrell says , that few have expressed their admiration of the Nightingale's song in more fervent or more natural terms than " honest ...
Page xv
... taken being by Mr Dickinson ; the spirited little vignette ( of the Terrier and Cod ) by Mr Halliday , and the illustrations of fishing - tackle ( with one or two exceptions ) by Mr Palmer . I trust that the reader will consider the ...
... taken being by Mr Dickinson ; the spirited little vignette ( of the Terrier and Cod ) by Mr Halliday , and the illustrations of fishing - tackle ( with one or two exceptions ) by Mr Palmer . I trust that the reader will consider the ...
Page xix
... taken by Animals -Spaniel - Squirrel - Macaw - Kitten - Cur bap- tism - Dog's ear for Music - Growling at " strangers " in tea PAGE 145 · 161 176 CHAPTER IV . Buzzards - pair of anecdote as to - Return of Migratory Birds to same haunts ...
... taken by Animals -Spaniel - Squirrel - Macaw - Kitten - Cur bap- tism - Dog's ear for Music - Growling at " strangers " in tea PAGE 145 · 161 176 CHAPTER IV . Buzzards - pair of anecdote as to - Return of Migratory Birds to same haunts ...
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... taken out of the water , ( as in the ordinary mode of spinning , ) relieved from any undue twist to which it may be subjected , it is almost essential to have as many . As to flights of hooks , I am content with four , or three ...
... taken out of the water , ( as in the ordinary mode of spinning , ) relieved from any undue twist to which it may be subjected , it is almost essential to have as many . As to flights of hooks , I am content with four , or three ...
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Page xiii - But the Nightingale, another of my airy creatures, breathes such sweet loud music out of her little instrumental throat, that it might make mankind to think miracles are not ceased. He that at midnight, when the very labourer sleeps securely, should hear, as I have very often, the clear airs, the sweet descants, the natural rising and falling, the doubling and redoubling of her voice, might well be lifted above earth, and say...
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