Rocks and Rivers: Or Highland Wanderings Over Crag and Correi, "flood and Fell.".John Murray, 1849 - 185 pages |
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... yards down in the cliff , that my footing would not be firm , and that if the bird were so inclined , she might dash into the abyss with the speed of the wind . Peter , however , was talkative as ever , evidently in high glee that there ...
... yards down in the cliff , that my footing would not be firm , and that if the bird were so inclined , she might dash into the abyss with the speed of the wind . Peter , however , was talkative as ever , evidently in high glee that there ...
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... yards of the eyrie , when a ravine intercepted our progress . I pointed to a little bank of ochre - coloured moss beyond . " That's the place , " whispered Peter . Back we ducked again , over the same ground , and , crawl- ing along the ...
... yards of the eyrie , when a ravine intercepted our progress . I pointed to a little bank of ochre - coloured moss beyond . " That's the place , " whispered Peter . Back we ducked again , over the same ground , and , crawl- ing along the ...
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... . On one occasion , when a favourite terrier had teazed the poor animal for a long time , it slily followed , and when the dog was within a yard of the hole's en- trance , bit his hind leg to the bone . 18 CORRACH - BAH ; OR ,
... . On one occasion , when a favourite terrier had teazed the poor animal for a long time , it slily followed , and when the dog was within a yard of the hole's en- trance , bit his hind leg to the bone . 18 CORRACH - BAH ; OR ,
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... yards , they were unable to dislodge her . Whenever we struck into the wide cell , they dashed in upon her , and inflicted such injury that she soon died . There were two cubs , about a week old , which made a low chirping squeak . The ...
... yards , they were unable to dislodge her . Whenever we struck into the wide cell , they dashed in upon her , and inflicted such injury that she soon died . There were two cubs , about a week old , which made a low chirping squeak . The ...
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... yard out of the water , coming down with a splash that made the rocks echo . Sandy , at no time very expert , became quite nervous at sight of the monster ... yards of line , which he made swirl through the 20 CORRACH - BAH ; OR ,
... yard out of the water , coming down with a splash that made the rocks echo . Sandy , at no time very expert , became quite nervous at sight of the monster ... yards of line , which he made swirl through the 20 CORRACH - BAH ; OR ,
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