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Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals (1852)

Redfield, James W · New York, Redfield · leaf 317

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em-bles Plato. The scenery that isbest adapted to refinement and the delights of imagination isbest adapted to the sheep, and that is the mountain sceneryof Greece. This may appear from history, and, as there istruth in poetry, from pastorals also. A certain writer saysthat Attica might rival Spain… … THE SHEEP. 315 Now, the excellence of the honey that is brought from thatcountry is not the only excellence that is derived from thearomatic plants which cover thesoil: the flavor of mutton, whichis savory beyond that of anyother meat, makes a demand foraromatic substances, and is in-creased by…

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