The field book : or, Sports and pastimes of the United kingdom ; compiled from the best authorities, ancient and modern (1833)
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850 · London : E. Wilson · leaf 20
end its whole body with air, which,in consequence of the considerable heat of itsbody, is rendered much lighter than the airof the atmosphere. By forcing this air out ofthe body again, the weight becomes so muchincreased, that birds of large size can dartdown from great heights in the air with… … The air-gun, although long known, hasnever been much used, as its slight report isthe only advantage it can possess over fire-arms, while its danger and inefficiency areadmitted. Fatal accidents have occurred incharging it, and every attempt to remedy thedanger has been unsuccessful. In the…
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