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... attention to those scenes and occu- pations of the country which are generally found so attractive . In fact , when our attention is properly directed to the contemplation of the infinite wisdom and goodness displayed in the Works of ...
... attention to those scenes and occu- pations of the country which are generally found so attractive . In fact , when our attention is properly directed to the contemplation of the infinite wisdom and goodness displayed in the Works of ...
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... attention was called to the hoarse croaking of a pair of Ravens , who were apparently endeavouring to take pos- session of one of the nests of the Herons that built on the tops of the trees , which , in this part of the Park , far ...
... attention was called to the hoarse croaking of a pair of Ravens , who were apparently endeavouring to take pos- session of one of the nests of the Herons that built on the tops of the trees , which , in this part of the Park , far ...
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... attention has been paid to the nature of the trees which have been planted in the Royal Forests in this country . Acorns were collected indiscriminately from various sorts of trees , without reference to the hard or soft nature of the ...
... attention has been paid to the nature of the trees which have been planted in the Royal Forests in this country . Acorns were collected indiscriminately from various sorts of trees , without reference to the hard or soft nature of the ...
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... attention and curiosity , and probably of their venera- tion . The splendours of the castle , its pictures , the noble scenery surrounding it , and the many historical facts connected with it , were objects of inferior interest ...
... attention and curiosity , and probably of their venera- tion . The splendours of the castle , its pictures , the noble scenery surrounding it , and the many historical facts connected with it , were objects of inferior interest ...
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... attention of many Naturalists , who , on making enquiries as to the cause of it amongst their poorer neighbours and labourers , have had it accounted for in a variety of ways . Some have asserted that Owls will kill , but not eat them ...
... attention of many Naturalists , who , on making enquiries as to the cause of it amongst their poorer neighbours and labourers , have had it accounted for in a variety of ways . Some have asserted that Owls will kill , but not eat them ...
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