Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 429
THE PRAYING-MANTIS. 944 NATURE AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG FOLKS. [Aug. tropical countries, but a few species are foundin our Southern States. The insect crouchesamong the leaves of trees and shrubs. saw a skunk in the woods. Malden, Mass.Dear St. Nicholas: I have discovered an animalin the woods of… … ■a THE ANIMAL IN THE WOODS. all over its dark body, and, while the boys maintain itis a woodchuck, mama declares that it is a skunk. Although rather ashamed to confess it, I have notuntil now developed an interest in old Mother Natureand her wonderful works. Yours sincerely, Foster Parker. Many…
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