A Dictionary of Sports: Or, Companion to the Field, the Forest, and the Riverside. Containing Explanations of Every Term Applicable to Racing, Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Hawking, Archery, Etc. ... With Essays Upon All National Amusements |
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... presents itself is the peritonæum , a thin though firm membrane , capable of considerable extension , and of re- turning to its former state . ABDOMINALES . An order of fishes having ventral fins placed be- hind the pectoral in the ...
... presents itself is the peritonæum , a thin though firm membrane , capable of considerable extension , and of re- turning to its former state . ABDOMINALES . An order of fishes having ventral fins placed be- hind the pectoral in the ...
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... present by the emperor of Morocco . Alexis started twenty times , and was ten times a winner . In 1774 , he became the property of Sir Charles Bunbury : in 1776 , he raced twice only , but proved unsuccessful ; in 1777 , he covered at ...
... present by the emperor of Morocco . Alexis started twenty times , and was ten times a winner . In 1774 , he became the property of Sir Charles Bunbury : in 1776 , he raced twice only , but proved unsuccessful ; in 1777 , he covered at ...
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... present day , which have obvious re- and , if an old authority may be cre- ference to the former exercise of dited , at the time of his coming to archery sports , as Newington Butts , the crown , " he shotte as strong and & c . Richard ...
... present day , which have obvious re- and , if an old authority may be cre- ference to the former exercise of dited , at the time of his coming to archery sports , as Newington Butts , the crown , " he shotte as strong and & c . Richard ...
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... present was twenty - two . was an incomparable shot -won Charles II . took such delight in it the prize . The Royal ... presents them with ford and others , a silver badge for the a silver arrow . There are other and marshal of the ...
... present was twenty - two . was an incomparable shot -won Charles II . took such delight in it the prize . The Royal ... presents them with ford and others , a silver badge for the a silver arrow . There are other and marshal of the ...
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... present of their services to the government , in order that they might form the king's body guard . While in this situation , they gave repeated instances of their courage and dexterity . Within seven miles A meeting of the Society of ...
... present of their services to the government , in order that they might form the king's body guard . While in this situation , they gave repeated instances of their courage and dexterity . Within seven miles A meeting of the Society of ...
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