Rocks and Rivers, Or, Highland Wanderings Over Craig and Correi, "flood and Fell"John Murray, 1849 - 185 pages |
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Page 11
... close to us , where lay a grouse nearly devoured , and a ptarmigan beautifully picked , but with the skin unbroken . Our attack upon the eagle began by plundering her storehouse ; for Peter , rolling up the ptarmigan in his handkerchief ...
... close to us , where lay a grouse nearly devoured , and a ptarmigan beautifully picked , but with the skin unbroken . Our attack upon the eagle began by plundering her storehouse ; for Peter , rolling up the ptarmigan in his handkerchief ...
Page 13
... close to the foot of the cliff . A finer specimen could not be seen ; the markings were perfect , and the plumage in the finest order . The sun had now risen high and clear , the surrounding mountains looked low , warm , and blue . I ...
... close to the foot of the cliff . A finer specimen could not be seen ; the markings were perfect , and the plumage in the finest order . The sun had now risen high and clear , the surrounding mountains looked low , warm , and blue . I ...
Page 16
... close to the boats . This he at once civilly agreed to . All was now ready for the evening fishing . Johnny carried my trolling - rods ; Sandy a " cogue - fu ' " of live bait , and a little basket of provisions ; and I my duck - gun ...
... close to the boats . This he at once civilly agreed to . All was now ready for the evening fishing . Johnny carried my trolling - rods ; Sandy a " cogue - fu ' " of live bait , and a little basket of provisions ; and I my duck - gun ...
Page 22
... close to the gled's nest wood , and had out our little basket of refreshments . I gave Sandy a plentiful supply for both . " Now , Sandy , eat your fill , and give Johnny the leavings . " This is a favourite joke with Sandy , and Johnny ...
... close to the gled's nest wood , and had out our little basket of refreshments . I gave Sandy a plentiful supply for both . " Now , Sandy , eat your fill , and give Johnny the leavings . " This is a favourite joke with Sandy , and Johnny ...
Page 43
... close to the mouths of all our good salmon rivers and streams , and latterly the rage for thorough draining , which makes the rise and fall of the rivers both sudden and extreme . In consequence , the winter spawning - beds are often ...
... close to the mouths of all our good salmon rivers and streams , and latterly the rage for thorough draining , which makes the rise and fall of the rivers both sudden and extreme . In consequence , the winter spawning - beds are often ...
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Page i - THE MOOR AND THE LOCH. Containing Minute Instructions in all Highland Sports, with Wanderings over Crag and Correi, Flood and Fell. By JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq. Third Edition. 8vo, with Illustrations, 12s. 6d. SALMON-CASTS AND STRAY SHOTS: Being Fly-Leaves from the Note-Book of JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq., Author of * The Moor and the Loch,
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| Title | Rocks and Rivers, Or, Highland Wanderings Over Craig and Correi, "flood and Fell" |
| Author | John Colquhoun |
| Publisher | John Murray, 1849 |
| Original from | Princeton University |
| Digitized | 20 Feb 2008 |
| Length | 185 pages |
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