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Scientific American, Vol. 57, No. 17 (1887) (1887)

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ve returned to their home roost after an ab- twenty-seven bulkheads, rising through the several with snow the pigeons will only make short flights, and sence of years. The birds are’ first trained for short decks, and the decks themselves serve to multiply the flights, and then to take longer… … greatest power of: flotation when damaged below the way home. In flying, the bird is indefatigable, and In cold climates only short journeys can be per- water line, whether by shot, torpedo, or ram.—London travels both day and night, without ceasing, unless formed in winter, in which season it will…

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