The adventures and experiences of Biddy Dorking, to which is added the story of the yellow frog, ed. [or rather written] by mrs. S.C. Hall1858 |
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... animal would fill half a dozen books as large as this . Kitty always hung her ears and slouched her tail when her master ( as she conceived it ) wasted his time upon such a beast . If left to her own inclina- tion , Kitty would have ...
... animal would fill half a dozen books as large as this . Kitty always hung her ears and slouched her tail when her master ( as she conceived it ) wasted his time upon such a beast . If left to her own inclina- tion , Kitty would have ...
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... animals we see day after day too frequently without observing their habits or their instincts . And certainly if we pass them without observation , we cannot receive instruction . When young folk say , " I did not see " this or that , I ...
... animals we see day after day too frequently without observing their habits or their instincts . And certainly if we pass them without observation , we cannot receive instruction . When young folk say , " I did not see " this or that , I ...
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... animals . A kitten sees in a month as well as it ever does ; and one of Biddy Dork- ing's chickens , when half out of its shell , would catch a fly as cleverly as its mamma ; while your baby - brother or sister gazes about with wonder ...
... animals . A kitten sees in a month as well as it ever does ; and one of Biddy Dork- ing's chickens , when half out of its shell , would catch a fly as cleverly as its mamma ; while your baby - brother or sister gazes about with wonder ...
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... Animals . By Mrs. R. LEE ( formerly Mrs. Bowdich ) , with Illustrations by H. WEIR . Second Edition . Fcap . 8vo . , 5s . cloth . Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds , REPTILES , and FISHES . Illustrated by H. WEIR . Fcap ...
... Animals . By Mrs. R. LEE ( formerly Mrs. Bowdich ) , with Illustrations by H. WEIR . Second Edition . Fcap . 8vo . , 5s . cloth . Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds , REPTILES , and FISHES . Illustrated by H. WEIR . Fcap ...
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... Animal , Vegetable , and Mineral Substances in common use . By A LADY . 18mo . , 2s . cloth . " A little encyclopædia of useful knowledge , deserving a place in every juvenile library . ” -Evangelical Magazine . The History of a Family ...
... Animal , Vegetable , and Mineral Substances in common use . By A LADY . 18mo . , 2s . cloth . " A little encyclopædia of useful knowledge , deserving a place in every juvenile library . ” -Evangelical Magazine . The History of a Family ...
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The Adventures And Experiences Of Biddy Dorking, To Which Is Added The Story ... Anna Maria Hall No preview available - 2019 |
The Adventures And Experiences Of Biddy Dorking, To Which Is Added The Story ... Anna Maria Hall No preview available - 2019 |
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