Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 735
smatic glories. Well, Johnny, we think you can safely rely upon the truth of theabove account, and, judging from the splendid description, weknow of few wonders more pleasant to contemplate just now thanthese giant icebergs. So, thanks for your letter, as we feel sure allour young readers will—like… … Jacana, a queer-looking tropical bird, found in Asia, Africa, andSouth America. It walks on floating plants at the surface of thewater. Its toes are so long and spread out so wide that it can do thiseasily. I send you a rough outline-portrait of the Jacana, and remain,yours truly, R. D. Smythe. Be…
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