When I first took the present work in hand I proposed to have added an Annus Historico-naturalis, or the Natural History of the Twelve Months of the Year; which would have comprised many incidents and occurrences that have not fallen in my way to be mentioned in my series of letters: but, as Mr. Aikin of Warrington has lately published somewhat of this sort, and as the length of my correspondence has sufficiently put your patience to the test, I shall here take a respectful leave of you and natural history together; and am, With all due deference and regard, Canary Bird, 37 C Cancer, Reputed Cure for, 56 63 Cane, or Weasel, 43 Castings of Owls, 156 Electric, 277 Fondness of, for Fish, 84 Suckling Leveret, 208 Cattle and Fishes' Food, 24 Chaffinches, Flocks of Female, Chickens, Notes of, 232 Chinese Dog, 262 Churn-owl, 72 Cobwebs, Shower of, 189 Coins, Ancient, Found in Wol- Colour of Birds, and Sexual Dis- Companionships, Strange Ani- |