Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 360
r manned the harpoon,while young Thompson stayed aloft to manceuverthe approach. The leaping of a swordfish from the water—breaching, the fishermen call it; a very unusualphenomenon —is caused by a parasite, called asucker, irritating his gills. Consequently the fish,although he was in no wise… … HE WAS OFF SO QUICKLY THAT KELLY HARDLY HADTIME TO GET THE KEG CLEAR. 880 SWORDFISHING OFF CAPE COD [Aug., fishermen, although very similar, is inferior to theswordfish in size, fighting ability, and food qual-ity. His flesh is similar to that of the salmon.The only excuse for taking one is that…
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