The Sporting review, ed. by 'Craven'., Volumen26John William Carleton 1851 |
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... effect . The rights of fox - hunters may probably be like the pri- vileges of parliament - more dependent on practice than on any positive law . To the credit , however , of those who have been considered as intelligent sportsmen ...
... effect . The rights of fox - hunters may probably be like the pri- vileges of parliament - more dependent on practice than on any positive law . To the credit , however , of those who have been considered as intelligent sportsmen ...
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... to correct rifle - shooting . The effect produced by this optical illusion is remarkable ; hills and herds of game often appear as if suspended in 61 mid air - dry and sun - baked vleys WORK , AND ITS NATURAL HISTORY . 19.
... to correct rifle - shooting . The effect produced by this optical illusion is remarkable ; hills and herds of game often appear as if suspended in 61 mid air - dry and sun - baked vleys WORK , AND ITS NATURAL HISTORY . 19.
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... where , drawing my self up to my full height , I waved my large blanket with both hands , at the same time addressing my savage assembly in a loud and solemu manner . This had the desired effect - the wild 20 THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUNTER : ...
... where , drawing my self up to my full height , I waved my large blanket with both hands , at the same time addressing my savage assembly in a loud and solemu manner . This had the desired effect - the wild 20 THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUNTER : ...
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... effect . The roar of the lion , like deep - toned thunder , next attracts the hun- ter's car , and he proceeds to give a most interesting description of the monarch's habits , in which Buffon himself does not equal him . But Buffon who ...
... effect . The roar of the lion , like deep - toned thunder , next attracts the hun- ter's car , and he proceeds to give a most interesting description of the monarch's habits , in which Buffon himself does not equal him . But Buffon who ...
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... effect into this crusty - looking old bull rhinoceros , he spurs his horse and dashes right across his path . " Upon this , " he tells us , " the hideous mon- ster instantly charged me in the most resolute manner , blowing loudly ...
... effect into this crusty - looking old bull rhinoceros , he spurs his horse and dashes right across his path . " Upon this , " he tells us , " the hideous mon- ster instantly charged me in the most resolute manner , blowing loudly ...
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Página 15 - Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, And warmeth them in the dust, And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, Or that the wild beast may break them. She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: Her labour is in vain without fear; Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, Neither hath he imparted to her understanding. What time she lifteth up herself on high, She scorneth the horse and his rider.
Página 62 - Though wither'd, thy tear will unfold it again — Yet, yet, I may baffle the hosts that surround us, And yet may thy heart leap awake to my voice — There are links which must break in the chain that has bound us, Then turn thee and call on the Chief of thy choice ! WRITTEN ON A BLANK LEAF OF
Página 317 - Islington there was a man, Of whom the world might say That still a godly race he ran, Whene'er he went to pray. A kind and gentle heart he had, To comfort friends and foes ; The naked every day he clad — When he put on his clothes. And in that town a dog was found, As many dogs there be, Both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, And curs of low degree.
Página 223 - But where a stake is deposited by the owners of the horses which is to go to the winner ; and an additional sum of money, or...
Página 321 - Behoves you then to ply your finest art. Long time he, following cautious, scans the fly ; And oft attempts to seize it, but as oft The dimpled water speaks his jealous fear.
Página 22 - Moselekatse, had neither herd nor stall, but subsisted on locusts, roots, and the chase. They adopted this mode of architecture to escape the lions which abounded in the country. During the day the families descended to the shade beneath to dress their daily food. When the inhabitants increased, they supported the augmented weight on the branches, by upright sticks, but when lightened of their load, they removed these for firewood.
Página 15 - For upon the least distant noise or trivial occasion, she forsakes her egg-s or her young ones, to which perhaps she never returns ; or if she does, it may be too late either to restore life to the one, or to preserve the lives of the other.
Página 20 - ... slept long when my light dreams were influenced by strange sounds. I dreamt that lions were rushing about in quest of me, and, the sounds increasing, I awoke with a sudden start, uttering a loud shriek. I could not for several seconds remember in what part of the world I was, or anything connected with my present position.
Página 23 - I quickly wheeled about to my left, he followed me at such a furious pace for several hundred yards, with his horrid horny snout within a few yards of my horse's tail, that my little Bushman, who was looking on in great alarm, thought his master's destruction inevitable. It was certainly a very near thing ; my horse was extremely afraid, and exerted his utmost energies on the occasion. The rhinoceros, however, wheeled about, and continued his former course ; and I, being perfectly satisfied with...
Página 179 - Stakes at Newmarket, the New Stakes at Ascot, the Ham, Lavant, or Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood, the Prince of Wales's Stakes at York, the Champagne or lOsov.