The history of four-footed beasts and serpents. (1658)
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625?, Gessner, Conrad, 1516-1565, Moffett, Thomas, 1553-1604, Rowland, John, M.D · London, Printed by E. Cotes, for G. Sawbridge [etc.] · leaf 809
all over with moflc : upon that I afcended and fatedown to reft, whereupon after a little watching I fell afleep, and fo ended that nights reft upon theback of the Tortoife. In the morning, when light approached, I perceived that I was removed farfrom the place, whereon I firft chofe to lodge all… … The defcription of the Tortoife and feveral parts thereof now followeth to be handled. Thofecreatures (faith Pliny) which bring forth or lay egs, either have feathers as Fowls, or have fcalcs asSerpents, or thick hides as the Scorpion, orelfe a fhell like the Tortoife. It is not without greatcaule…
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