Rocks and Rivers, Or, Highland Wanderings Over Craig and Correi, "flood and Fell"John Murray, 1849 - 185 pages |
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... side an ' ye'll fin ' anither job . " The man , who had no idea that Peter was grappled on both sides , quickly obeyed , muttering , " Saw I ever sic sorrows in a ' ma life ! " Both eagles were brought safe home , but Peter assured me ...
... side an ' ye'll fin ' anither job . " The man , who had no idea that Peter was grappled on both sides , quickly obeyed , muttering , " Saw I ever sic sorrows in a ' ma life ! " Both eagles were brought safe home , but Peter assured me ...
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... side . " Sandy , being appointed skipper , begged to be allowed to choose his own crew , which consisted of a stout , good - natured " callant " of about sixteen , yclept " Johnny , " -- occasionally " Jock , " when Sandy was in a ...
... side . " Sandy , being appointed skipper , begged to be allowed to choose his own crew , which consisted of a stout , good - natured " callant " of about sixteen , yclept " Johnny , " -- occasionally " Jock , " when Sandy was in a ...
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... side . Now was my time . And like a wrecked and gallant vessel he lay stranded on the beach ! A proud man was Sandy McKenzie then . He took entire possession of the fish , and would hardly let Johnny look at it ; if he ventured to touch ...
... side . Now was my time . And like a wrecked and gallant vessel he lay stranded on the beach ! A proud man was Sandy McKenzie then . He took entire possession of the fish , and would hardly let Johnny look at it ; if he ventured to touch ...
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... side of the hill . We were now threading the waving woods of Sonachan and Rock Hill , where the blithe mavis was pouring its evening melody from the topmost bough of many a tall pine or shadowy beech . I took the opportunity of ...
... side of the hill . We were now threading the waving woods of Sonachan and Rock Hill , where the blithe mavis was pouring its evening melody from the topmost bough of many a tall pine or shadowy beech . I took the opportunity of ...
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... side . I have witnessed , with some amusement , the late Sir Charles Bell's comical vexation , when an unlooked - for rod bore down upon him . His testy frown , when interfered with , was quite irresist ible - proof enough of his ...
... side . I have witnessed , with some amusement , the late Sir Charles Bell's comical vexation , when an unlooked - for rod bore down upon him . His testy frown , when interfered with , was quite irresist ible - proof enough of his ...
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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,