 Not to take notice of her covering it from the injuries of the weather, providing it proper nourishment, and teaching it to help itself; nor to mention her forsaking the nest, if, after the usual time of reckoning, the young one does not make its appearance....  The Guide to Knowledge - Page 8edited by - 1836Full view - About this book
 | Henry Duncan - 1839 - 408 pages
...after the usual time of reckoning, the young one does not make its appearance. A chemical operation could not be followed with greater art or diligence, than is seen in the hatching of a chick, though there are many birds that show an infinitely greater sagacity ; yet,... | |
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