The Natural History of Reptiles and Serpents: To which is Added, an Appendix Containing an Account of Worms, Corals, and SpongesW. Wetton, 1820 - 166 pages |
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Page 56
... once to ease the doubt , " ' Replies the man , “ I'll turn him out : " And when before your eyes I've set him , " If you don't find him black - I'll eat him . " He said ; and full before their sight Produc'd the beast , and lo ...
... once to ease the doubt , " ' Replies the man , “ I'll turn him out : " And when before your eyes I've set him , " If you don't find him black - I'll eat him . " He said ; and full before their sight Produc'd the beast , and lo ...
Page 93
... once more suddenly to re- treat . After some persuasions the Captain was indcued , though much against his inclina- tion , being exceedingly weak from illness , to make a third attempt . Having , therefore , once more discovered the ...
... once more suddenly to re- treat . After some persuasions the Captain was indcued , though much against his inclina- tion , being exceedingly weak from illness , to make a third attempt . Having , therefore , once more discovered the ...
Page 128
... once offering to help their companion , considering the whole affair only as a scene of the highest amusement . This Snake , which is altogether innoxious , is very greedy of milk , and it is difficult to keep it out when once it is ...
... once offering to help their companion , considering the whole affair only as a scene of the highest amusement . This Snake , which is altogether innoxious , is very greedy of milk , and it is difficult to keep it out when once it is ...
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