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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... its head , which is much bigger in pro- portion than that of the other kinds . The flesh of this also is very rank , and not eaten but in case of necessity . The Hawksbill Turtle is the least of the four , OF REPTILES . 13.
... its head , which is much bigger in pro- portion than that of the other kinds . The flesh of this also is very rank , and not eaten but in case of necessity . The Hawksbill Turtle is the least of the four , OF REPTILES . 13.
Page 47
... by coming within two yards of an Alligator's nose , the animals lying all the while with their heads towards him . Dampier and some of his men were one day passing through a swamp , 2 two or three feet deep in water , when OF REPTILES . 47.
... by coming within two yards of an Alligator's nose , the animals lying all the while with their heads towards him . Dampier and some of his men were one day passing through a swamp , 2 two or three feet deep in water , when OF REPTILES . 47.
Page 56
... reptile , you'll pronounce him green . " " Well then , at 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 ...
... reptile , you'll pronounce him green . " " Well then , at 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 ...
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