 | 1854 - Страниц: 1112
...favour, so had they. He had oars or paddles, his feet; they hod oars as well. He "carried •ail," while they spread not a " rag." The wind chanced to...race? Do you suppose that these birds do not think f I, for one, am satisfied they do, and look upon every one who prates about the instinct of these... | |
 | Mayne Reid - 1857 - Страниц: 398
...instead of gaining upon him, as they had expected, every moment widened the distance between him and the canoe. The bird had an advantage over his pursuers....? Do you suppose that these birds do not think ? I for one am satisfied they do, and look upon every one who prates about the instinct of these creatures... | |
 | George Stillman Hillard - 1858 - Страниц: 348
..." carried sail," while they had not a rag to spread. The wind chanced to blow directly down stream, and the broad wings of the bird, held out from his...half extended, caught the very pith of the breeze on then- double concave surfaces, and carried him through the water with the swiftness of an arrow. Unquestionably... | |
 | George Stillman Hillard - 1861 - Страниц: 346
..." carried sail," while they had not a rag to spread. The wind chanced to blow directly down stream, and the broad wings of the bird, held out from his...surfaces, and carried him through the water with the swiftness of an arrow. Unquestionably the swan had gone through a process of reasoning, and calculated... | |
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... moment widened the distance between him and the canoe. The bird had an advantage over his pursuers. Three distinct powers propelled him, while they had only two to rely upon. He had the current in his favor — so had they. He had oars or paddles... 