The snipe does not live so solitary a life as the Woodcock; it is occasionally seen in flocks.
The ruffed grouse is an American bird that likes hill-sides densely covered with evergreens or birch.
(1612-1662) English statesman and writer. American governor of Massachusetts 1636-1637.
(1836-1936) American Major-General active in Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Held a seat in…
(1839-1898) American temperance reformer. President of the National Woman's Temperance Union and of…
(1828-1861) American military officer. Killed during the Civil War while at the head of an assaulting…
The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…
The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…
The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…
The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…
The Eagle is endowed with immense muscular vigor, and is therefore, able to carry off prey of considerable…
With sharp claws, penetrating vision, and enormous strength, it is easy to understand that these birds…
(1750-1815) Lady Harriet followed her husband, Maj. John Acland, through Burgoyne's campaign of the…
Native American dwellings on Manhattan Island, before the Dutch settlement
John Elliot preaching to a group of Native Americans.
Penn's Treaty with the Native Americans under the Elm Tree at Shackamaxon
Two women dressed as men arresting a pair of British officers.
American steamship being chased by Spanish man-of-war.