The Boy's modern playmate : a book of sports, games, and pastimes (1891)
Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889, McManus-Young Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · London ; New York : Frederick Warne · leaf 479
the middle of them is raised, they will form with the frame the shape of a pyramid, as shown in the engraving. Having thus fastened the string, procure a number of straight hazel twigs, as thick as an ordinary cane, and place two of them under the string upon the frame parallel with its sides, and… … TRAl' WHEN SET. A, the trap; b, the forked stick; c, the piece of bent briar supporting the trap; n, the semicircular piece of cane or briar which is the trigger. sticks have been laid on each side, the pyramidal shape will have been acquired. Then take a short piece of stick, and placing it under…
Amusements · Games · Sports
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