heasant family contains large and handsome birds, with beautifulplumage, and white tender flesh, that is much sought after as a delicacy.The male birds wear by far the most gorgeous array, and sometimes shine inplumage of gold and silver. But it is a curious fact that the hen bird, whenshe is… … both for the lovely colour of his plumes, andthe happy manner in which they are blended. There is an old story told about a famousking of Lydia, named Croesus, who was said tobe the richest monarch in the world. He was one day seated on his throne, fnhis royal robes, and in all his magnificence,…
Birds -- Juvenile literature
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