"To attempt the taking of an Ornithological Census of these islands was a favourite idea of Mr. John Wolley's; so much…"

"Here is a zoological anecdote. Mr. G. X. is very ugly and hairy. He went to call at a house a few days ago and found …"

"One species, L. excubitor, derives it trivial designation from the use made of it as a sentinel by falconers when cat…"

"Certainly humans can be destructive and shortsighted; they can also be forward-thinking and altruistic. Time and time…"

"Newton's conversatism is evident in everything connected with his life—his views upon most subjects, his personal hab…"

"I will boldly say, that England...hath more fallow dear than all Europe that I have seen. No kingdom in the world hat…"

"Moryson is a sober and truthful writer, without imagination or much literary skill. He delights in statistics respect…"

"The most high and absolute power of the realm of England consisteth in the parliament: for as in war where the king h…"

"To be short, the prince is the life, the head and the authority of all things that be done in the realm of England. A…"

"Death at the headlands, Hesiod, long ago Gave thee to drink of his unhonied wine: Now Boreas cannot reach thee lying …"