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Page 33
... the pains prevented from returning. A flesh diet, with a little wine or beer,
instead of the low regimen she had previously used, in a few weeks completely
established her health; which, except a few relapses, has continued for many
years. 9.
... the pains prevented from returning. A flesh diet, with a little wine or beer,
instead of the low regimen she had previously used, in a few weeks completely
established her health; which, except a few relapses, has continued for many
years. 9.
Page 212
The mother-turkey, when she eyes a kite hovering high in air, has either seen her
own parents thrown into fear at his presence, or has by observation been
acquainted with his dangerous designs upon her young. She becomes agitated
with ...
The mother-turkey, when she eyes a kite hovering high in air, has either seen her
own parents thrown into fear at his presence, or has by observation been
acquainted with his dangerous designs upon her young. She becomes agitated
with ...
Page 213
This note of danger, as well as the other notes of the mother-turkey, when she
calls her flock to their food, or to sleep under her wings, appears to be an artificial
language, both as expressed by the mother, and as understood by the progeny.
This note of danger, as well as the other notes of the mother-turkey, when she
calls her flock to their food, or to sleep under her wings, appears to be an artificial
language, both as expressed by the mother, and as understood by the progeny.
Page 221
... about the marshes, where they were hatched, not only gives the note of alarm
at the approach of men or dogs, that her young may conceal themselves; but
flying and screaming near the adversary, she appears more solicitous and
impatient, ...
... about the marshes, where they were hatched, not only gives the note of alarm
at the approach of men or dogs, that her young may conceal themselves; but
flying and screaming near the adversary, she appears more solicitous and
impatient, ...
Page 222
Erasmus Darwin. cannot but believe, that they proceed from a fimilar principle. -
Miss M. E. Jackson acquainted me, that she witnessed this autumn an agreeable
instance of. sagacity. in. a. little. bird,. which. seemed. to. use. the. means to ...
Erasmus Darwin. cannot but believe, that they proceed from a fimilar principle. -
Miss M. E. Jackson acquainted me, that she witnessed this autumn an agreeable
instance of. sagacity. in. a. little. bird,. which. seemed. to. use. the. means to ...
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| Title | Zoonomia; Or, The Laws of Organic Life ... Volume 1 of Zoonomia; Or, The Laws of Organic Life, Erasmus Darwin |
| Author | Erasmus Darwin |
| Edition | 3 |
| Publisher | J. Johnson, 1801 |
| Length | 516 pages |
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