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The loon or great northern diver is a water bird related to the grebe.

Loon

The loon or great northern diver is a water bird related to the grebe.

"In the genus <em>Cassis</em> the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height. These animals keep near the shore, in shallow water."

Cassis Glauca (Linnaeus)

"In the genus Cassis the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height.…

"In the genus <em>Cassis</em> the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height. These animals keep near the shore, in shallow water."

Cassis Rula (Linnaeus)

"In the genus Cassis the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height.…

"In the genus <em>Cassis</em> the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height. These animals keep near the shore, in shallow water."

Cassis Canaliculata (Brugieres)

"In the genus Cassis the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height.…

"In the genus <em>Cassis</em> the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height. These animals keep near the shore, in shallow water."

Cassis Madagascariensis (Lamarck)

"In the genus Cassis the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height.…

These plants have adapted to continuous drought and are able to retain great amounts of water. These species are characteristic of the warm and dry regions of America.

Cacti

These plants have adapted to continuous drought and are able to retain great amounts of water. These…

"In the genus <em>Cassis</em> the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height. These animals keep near the shore, in shallow water."

Cassis Madagascariensis (Lamarck)

"In the genus Cassis the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height.…

"In the genus <em>Cassis</em> the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height. These animals keep near the shore, in shallow water."

Cassis Zebra (Lamarck)

"In the genus Cassis the shell is oval, convex, and the spire is not of considerable height.…

A cud-chewing animal of the Old World, especially adapted by nature to travel waste deserts with scarcity of food and water. Pictured: dromedary and two-humped camel.

Dromedary, two-humped camel

A cud-chewing animal of the Old World, especially adapted by nature to travel waste deserts with scarcity…

"The Common Calmar or Squid. They propel themselves backward through the water with great velocity, driving back the water by means of their funnel."

Loligo Vulgaris, with its pen, or internal bone (Lamarck)

"The Common Calmar or Squid. They propel themselves backward through the water with great velocity,…

"Water transportation in the Feudal Age." -Foster, 1921

Medieval Ship

"Water transportation in the Feudal Age." -Foster, 1921

A large water bird notable for its pink color.

Flamingo

A large water bird notable for its pink color.

A view on upper Saint John's River in Florida.

Saint John's River

A view on upper Saint John's River in Florida.

"The Common Calmar or Squid. They propel themselves backward through the water with great velocity, driving back the water by means of their funnel."

Loligo Gahi (d'Orbigny)

"The Common Calmar or Squid. They propel themselves backward through the water with great velocity,…

"The principal apparatus of progression of the animal is the funnel with which it is furnished, in common with all Cephalopods, and which is very long in the argonaut. Aided by this apparatus, it ejects water after it has served the purpose of respiration, and in doing so, projects itself through the water."

Argonauta Papyracea Swimming

"The principal apparatus of progression of the animal is the funnel with which it is furnished, in common…

A zeppelin airship flying over water.

Zeppelin

A zeppelin airship flying over water.

"These Flying-fishes in their common element are harassed by the attacks of other inhabitants of the ocean, and when under the excitement of fear they take to the air. Their flight does not usually exceed thirty seconds. They fly from two to three feet above the water."

The Flying Fish (E. Volitans)

"These Flying-fishes in their common element are harassed by the attacks of other inhabitants of the…

"Gadwall, a rather large fresh-water duck, common in the interior of the United States and breeding north of the latitude of Kentucky. It is a black and white duck, marked with brown, and is one of the favorite game birds." -Foster, 1921

Gadwall

"Gadwall, a rather large fresh-water duck, common in the interior of the United States and breeding…

"Cardinal de Richelieu Towing Cinq-Mars and de Thou. From the painting by Paul Delaroche." -Rees, 1894

Cardinal de Richelieu Towing Cinq-Mars and de Thou

"Cardinal de Richelieu Towing Cinq-Mars and de Thou. From the painting by Paul Delaroche." -Rees, 1894

"This species lives in stagnant water, and is altogether remarkable for its singular appearance."

Bearded Tortoise

"This species lives in stagnant water, and is altogether remarkable for its singular appearance."

"Narrow channels, firths and bays are its favorite resorts. There it floats, the body deeply submerged in the water."

Great Northern Diver (Colymbus Glacialis)

"Narrow channels, firths and bays are its favorite resorts. There it floats, the body deeply submerged…

"Sometimes the Scissorbill is called the Cutwater. It is about the size of a pigeon."

The Scissorbill

"Sometimes the Scissorbill is called the Cutwater. It is about the size of a pigeon."

"The chief characteristic of the Water-en is a short and strong bill. They are lively, graceful and ornamental birds."

Water-Hen

"The chief characteristic of the Water-en is a short and strong bill. They are lively, graceful and…

"Coots but rarely traverse firm ground, where they walk with difficulty; on the other hand, they swim and dive with graceful ease."

The Bald Coot

"Coots but rarely traverse firm ground, where they walk with difficulty; on the other hand, they swim…

On the Stour, a painting by John Constable.

On the Stour

On the Stour, a painting by John Constable.

Osmington, Near Weymouth, a painting by John Constable.

Osmington, Near Weymouth

Osmington, Near Weymouth, a painting by John Constable.

A: Foliaceous laminae, or gills "The breathing apparatus of a water insect called the Ephemera."

Branchiae, or Gills, of an Aquatic Larva (Ephemera)

A: Foliaceous laminae, or gills "The breathing apparatus of a water insect called the Ephemera."

Three horses drinking water from a well.

Horses

Three horses drinking water from a well.

"Many have observed in stagnant water, a number of worm-like bodies. These are gnats in the larvae period."

Larva of the Gnat

"Many have observed in stagnant water, a number of worm-like bodies. These are gnats in the larvae period."

The tail of these worms will grow as the depth of water is increased to accommodate breathing.

Larvae of Helophilus

The tail of these worms will grow as the depth of water is increased to accommodate breathing.

The Swiss Family Robinson in their tub-boat from Johann David Wyss' novel.

Swiss Family Robinson

The Swiss Family Robinson in their tub-boat from Johann David Wyss' novel.

A Norse Ship of the tenth century.

Norse Ship

A Norse Ship of the tenth century.

Three ships sailing on the ocean.

Ships

Three ships sailing on the ocean.

A hunter, shepherd, and farmers working on the shore.

Shore Scene

A hunter, shepherd, and farmers working on the shore.

Norsemen landing on the coast of Greenland.

Vikings

Norsemen landing on the coast of Greenland.

"One of the two principal types [of water bugs] is called the Oval-bodied Water-scorpion, or Water-spider."

Nepa Cinerea

"One of the two principal types [of water bugs] is called the Oval-bodied Water-scorpion, or Water-spider."

"It breathes, like some other insects, through its tail. It walks badly and slowly on land, but swims and cuts through the water with a prodigious rapidity."

Corixa Striata

"It breathes, like some other insects, through its tail. It walks badly and slowly on land, but swims…

"Pine shavings are the best to use, as they are less brittle than those of harder woods. Select a number and put them to soak in cold water to make the sot and pliable." -Beard, 1906

Basket made of wood shavings

"Pine shavings are the best to use, as they are less brittle than those of harder woods. Select a number…

"Water-proof paper flower-pot May-basket." -Beard, 1906

Mayflower basket

"Water-proof paper flower-pot May-basket." -Beard, 1906

"This term is applied indiscriminately to evaporators with steam-pipe, whether arranged in the form of a coil, or, as more commonly used, in a rectangular series, In some the steam is admitted through a main pipe, from which others lead off at right angles, terminating in a similar main, which receives and carries off the condensed water of all...Still another, and the most convenient plan, thought not without some objectives, consists in admitting the steam at one end of the coil allowing it to ass progressively through the whole, driving the condensed water, which it will do, though imperfectly, before it." -Commissioner, 1865

Steam-Coil Evaporator

"This term is applied indiscriminately to evaporators with steam-pipe, whether arranged in the form…

"In this mode of evaporating a variety of plans and arrangements for connivence are employed. The pans are made in the form of a shallow box, with a common sheet-iron, galvanized iron, or copper bottom, frequently with flaring sides or shores, on which the scum collects and remains until removed at the convenience of the operator. These pans are frequently made with partitions, which divide them into two or more compartments, into which the juice, as it becomes defecated and partly concentrated in one, is successively transferred to the next." -Commissioner, 1865

Intermittent evaporation process

"In this mode of evaporating a variety of plans and arrangements for connivence are employed. The pans…

A jug for holding water or other liquids.

Water Jug

A jug for holding water or other liquids.

An illustration of a freshwater aquarium.

Freshwater Aquarium

An illustration of a freshwater aquarium.

An illustration of a saltwater aquarium.

Saltwater Aquarium

An illustration of a saltwater aquarium.

The Woodcock from Thomas Bewick's wood engraving in 'The Water Birds.'

Woodcock

The Woodcock from Thomas Bewick's wood engraving in 'The Water Birds.'

An illustration of a "sacred water vessel of zuni indians." -Jenks, 1911

Zuni Water Vessel

An illustration of a "sacred water vessel of zuni indians." -Jenks, 1911

An illustration depicting Native American water vessels: A. Iroquois vessel of birchbark. B. Zuni woven water bottle. C. Hauasupai boiling basket

Native American Baskets

An illustration depicting Native American water vessels: A. Iroquois vessel of birchbark. B. Zuni woven…

An illustration of water hemlock including the root and fruit.

Water hemlock

An illustration of water hemlock including the root and fruit.

A man using a well to draw water from the ground.

Well

A man using a well to draw water from the ground.

A natural fountain of water springing out of a body of water.

Fountain

A natural fountain of water springing out of a body of water.

A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land, a deluge.

Flood

A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land, a deluge.

The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a large water bird in the family Anatidae which also includes geese and ducks.

Mute Swan

The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a large water bird in the family Anatidae which also includes geese and…

A ship is a large vessel that floats on water and is propelled by wind caught in the sails.

Ship

A ship is a large vessel that floats on water and is propelled by wind caught in the sails.

An anchor is an object, often made out of metal, that is used to attach a ship to the bottom of a body of water at a specific point.

Anchor

An anchor is an object, often made out of metal, that is used to attach a ship to the bottom of a body…

"At the end of two months the larva comes out of the water and burrows into the ground to undergo its metamorphosis into a pupa, which becomes a perfect insect a month afterward."

Pupa of the Hydrophilus Piceus

"At the end of two months the larva comes out of the water and burrows into the ground to undergo its…

"The most common species of the <em>Dytici</em>, or Water Beetles. They sometimes attack the <em>Hydrophilus Piceus</em>."

Dyticus Marginalis (Male)

"The most common species of the Dytici, or Water Beetles. They sometimes attack the Hydrophilus…

"The most common species of the <em>Dytici</em>, or Water Beetles. They sometimes attack the <em>Hydrophilus Piceus</em>."

Dyticus Marginalis (Female)

"The most common species of the Dytici, or Water Beetles. They sometimes attack the Hydrophilus…

Another insect belonging to the <em>Dytici</em> family, or Water Beetles.

Cybister Roeselii

Another insect belonging to the Dytici family, or Water Beetles.

"They swim rapidly, describing incessantly capricious circles. These movements have gained for them the name of Whirligigs. They have four eyes, the lower ones looking into the water, while the upper eyes look upward toward the air."

Gyrinus Natator

"They swim rapidly, describing incessantly capricious circles. These movements have gained for them…

"They swim rapidly, describing incessantly capricious circles. These movements have gained for them the name of Whirligigs. They have four eyes, the lower ones looking into the water, while the upper eyes look upward toward the air."

Larva of Gyrinus Natator

"They swim rapidly, describing incessantly capricious circles. These movements have gained for them…