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Excerpt from Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, Reptiles, and FishesThe favourable reception given to the Anecdotes of Animals previously published, enables me to redeem the pledge contained in the preface to that volume, and to lay before my Readers those histories of Birds, Reptiles, and Fishes, which.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com...

Excerpt from Taxidermy, or the Art of Collecting, Preparing, and Mounting Objects of Natural History: For the Use of Museums and TravellersSome persons struck by the appearance of these animals, tried to 'skin indigenous birds, and to mount them. They succeeded indifferently, the body was too forward, and the thighs came be yond the rump. It may be well to observe, that this fault always happens to those who mount a bird for the first time, ev...

The year is 2155, and Paul Rose has a very successful business. His business partner, on the other hand, is a little unconventional. DeDe is an artificially intelligent computer, but she is more like a friend to Paul. DeDe helps him streamline his life and complete his work locating apocalyptic cults and dangerous individuals that aren't yet on the government's radar. Paul and DeDe may spend the day searching for cults, but a cult is also sear...

Excerpt from The African Wanderers, or the Adventures of Carlos and Antonio: Embracing Interesting Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the CountryA Field of Battle in Spain - Two Children found on the dead Bodies of their Father and Mother - The Children taken care of by Captain Lacy, Sergeant Brown, and Kathleen - Captain Lacy and the Sergeant quit Spain, taking Kathleen and the Children - Emb...

Excerpt from Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of AnimalsTo the pleasing task of enlightening those who, shut up in close cities, have no Opportunity of observing for themselves, and to the still higher enjoyment of direct ing young minds to an elevating pursuit, the naturalist adds a gratification even better than all, by making known the hidden wonders of nature, and leaving to those who delight in argument, the ever-unsolved ques tion o...

Excerpt from The Juvenile Album: Or Tales From Far and Near"What! afraid of a dog! Come here Chance, and give your paw to this little boy. He will soon see that you do not mean to hurt him. Come Willy, make friends with poor Chance, and then I will tell you something about dogs, and particularly of our old favourite." The animal came close up to the little boy, who, taking fast hold of his aunt's hand, suffered him to put his paw on the tips o...

When Classroom 13 goes on a field trip, a magical mishap turns the students into queens and kings--who get to make new laws! With reckless rulers comes horrible homework, dangerous drivers, weird weddings, and other ludicrous laws in the sixth title of this hilarious chapter book series. Illustrations.ions.

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Excerpt from Stories of Strange Lands: And Fragments From the Notes of a TravellerIN the year 1825, Mr. Ackermann, the proprietor of the Forget Me Not, and the person who originated the annual publications in England, applied to me to furnish him with a story for his forthcoming volume.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of ...

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Excerpt from Report of a Study of the Interrelation of the Work of National Social Agencies in Fourteen American CommunitiesIn¿uence of Specific Service of National Agencies Significance of. This Attitude.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to ...

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