The Wilson Bulletin, Volúmenes15-17;Volúmenes20-22Wilson Ornithological Society, 1908 |
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Página 174 - I intended to put up, the landlord came forward, and a number of other persons who happened to be there, all equally alarmed at what they heard; this was greatly increased by my asking whether he could furnish me with accommodations for myself and my baby. The man looked blank, and foolish, while the others stared with still greater astonishment. After diverting myself for a minute or two at their expense, I drew my Woodpecker from under the cover, and a general laugh took place.
Página 15 - Some time elapsed, during which I never heard of him, or of his work. At length, having occasion to go to Philadelphia, I, immediately after my arrival there, inquired for him and paid him a visit. He was then drawing a White-headed Eagle.
Página 16 - Arrived at the hotel, found but few visitors, recorded my name, and wrote under it, ' who, like Wilson, will ramble, but never, like that great man, die under the lash of a bookseller.' " All trembling I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene ! my blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power ; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements. The falls, the rainbow, the rapids, and the...
Página 173 - turned over a few pages, looked at a picture or two, asked me my price, and, while in the act of closing the book, added, ' I would not give a hundred dollars for all the birds you intend to describe, even had I them alive.
Página 7 - Whether Mr. Wilson understood French or not, or if the suddenness with which I paused, disappointed him, I cannot tell ; but I clearly perceived that he was not pleased. Vanity and the encomiums of my friend prevented me from subscribing. Mr. Wilson asked me if I had many drawings of birds. I rose, took down a large portfolio, laid it on the table, and...
Página 168 - I shall not give up without making a fair trial. " Criticise these, my dear friend, without fear of offending me — this will instruct, but not discourage me. — For there is not among all our naturalists one who knows so well what they are, and how they ought to be represented.
Página 167 - ... vacancy, and mean to be in town chief part of the time. I am most earnestly bent on pursuing my plan of making a collection of all the birds in this part of North America. Now I don't want you to throw cold water, as Shakspeare says, on this notion, Quixotic as it may appear.
Página 6 - Ornithology," of whose existence I had never until that moment been apprised. This happened in March, 1810. How well do I remember him, as he then walked up to me! His long, rather hooked nose, the keenness of his eyes, and his prominent cheekbones, stamped his countenance with a peculiar character. His dress, too, was of a kind not usually seen in that part of the country; a short coat, trousers, and a waistcoat of grey cloth. His stature was not above the middle size.
Página 33 - These will go in time to be received, with your greetings, on Christmas Day, and Bird-Lore will follow, as published, throughout the year. A valuable present, easily made, whether to a friend or to yourself.
Página 138 - He looked like a bird; his eyes were piercing, dark and luminous, and his nose shaped like a beak. He was of a spare, bony form, very erect in his carriage, inclining to be tall ; and with a light elastic step, he seemed perfectly qualified by nature for his extraordinary pedestrian achievements.