This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 Excerpt: ...and perfectly reconciled to confinement. It very soon grows into a very amusing pet, learns to imitate the human voice, and to simulate almost every sound that it hears. Wilson gives an account of one that, having been brought up in a family of a gentleman in South Carolina, displayed great intelligence, and had all ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 Excerpt: ...and perfectly reconciled to confinement. It very soon grows into a very amusing pet, learns to imitate the human voice, and to simulate almost every sound that it hears. Wilson gives an account of one that, having been brought up in a family of a gentleman in South Carolina, displayed great intelligence, and had all the loquacity of a parrot. This bird could utter several words with great distinctness, and whenever called would immediately answer to its name with great sociability. Con-spio'u-ous. Remarkable; distinguished. E-vino'ing. Showing clearly; manifesting. A-kin1. Kindred; having the same properties. In-trud'er. One who comes without right or welcome. Per-ti-nao'i-ty. Constancy; obsti-nacy. Con-forms'. Makes similar. War'y. Cautious; watchful. Un-mo-lest'ed. Undisturbed. Ex-empt'. Free by privilege. Mim'ic-ry. The act of imitating. Cov'ert. Shelter; defence. Lu-bri-oa'tion. The operation of making smooth or slippery, usually done by oil or grease. Dis-cord'ant. Wanting harmony or pleasant sound. Sim-u-lat'ing. Counterfeiting; here, imitating the sound. In sight. Deep view; discernment. Lo-quac'i-ty. Talkativeness. XXIX--EAIN IN SUMMER W. C. BENNETT. OGENTLE, gentle summer rain, Let not the silver lily pine, The drooping lily pine in vain To feel that dewy touch of thine, --To drink thy freshness once again, 0 gentle, gentle summer rain! 2. In heat the landscape quivering lies; The cattle pant beneath the tree; Through parching air and purple skies The earth looks up, in vain, for thee; For thee, --for thee, it looks in vain, 0 gentle, gentle summer rain! 3. Come, then, and brim the meadow streams, And soften all the hills with mist, 0 falling dew! from burning dreams By thee shall herb and flower be kissed, And Earth shall bless thee yet again, O gen.
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