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Scientific American, Vol. 57, No. 17 (October 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… … H. M. S. TRAFALGAR, THE LARGEST IRONCLAD IN THE BRITISH NAVY, LAUNCHED AT PORTSMOUTH SEPTEMBER 20. 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…

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