Rocks and Rivers, Or, Highland Wanderings Over Craig and Correi, "flood and Fell"John Murray, 1849 - 185 pages |
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... shore , and another a little further on . They seemed not the least afraid , as we pulled slowly past . I was admiring the beautiful hang- ing wood , in which the kite's nest held a prominent place near the top of one of the finest old ...
... shore , and another a little further on . They seemed not the least afraid , as we pulled slowly past . I was admiring the beautiful hang- ing wood , in which the kite's nest held a prominent place near the top of one of the finest old ...
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... shore , where there were no rocks , I determined to land him there . The beach was very shallow , and , in spite of my remonstrances , Sandy walked up to his knees in water , and drew the cobble ashore . I was now on terra firma , but ...
... shore , where there were no rocks , I determined to land him there . The beach was very shallow , and , in spite of my remonstrances , Sandy walked up to his knees in water , and drew the cobble ashore . I was now on terra firma , but ...
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... shore , and determined to enjoy the lonely walk to the inn . The road for some miles was a steep moun- tain track , which seemed only fitted for a flock of goats . On some parts of this dismal region the sun seldom shines , and on ...
... shore , and determined to enjoy the lonely walk to the inn . The road for some miles was a steep moun- tain track , which seemed only fitted for a flock of goats . On some parts of this dismal region the sun seldom shines , and on ...
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... shore . Behind large stones and in eddies there is always a good cast for worm , and in searching the latter you can't be too particular . Try every variety of depth and current ; in fact , seem to humour the line , though dexterously ...
... shore . Behind large stones and in eddies there is always a good cast for worm , and in searching the latter you can't be too particular . Try every variety of depth and current ; in fact , seem to humour the line , though dexterously ...
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... shores are level , and the depth , consequently , gradual . Should the sky be dark and the loch discoloured , or , on the contrary , small and clear , with a cloudless sky , a difference in the size and colour of the bait , and rapidity ...
... shores are level , and the depth , consequently , gradual . Should the sky be dark and the loch discoloured , or , on the contrary , small and clear , with a cloudless sky , a difference in the size and colour of the bait , and rapidity ...
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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,