old squaw
old . . . many flocks of old squaws or long-tailed ducks flew about us . . . in all there must have been over a thousand of these beautiful ducks. The distance and the noise of the steamer prevented our hearing their voices, but they were doubtless as garrulous as usual, and from their talkativeness...
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Language: | English |
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1970
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/59389 |
Summary: | old . . . many flocks of old squaws or long-tailed ducks flew about us . . . in all there must have been over a thousand of these beautiful ducks. The distance and the noise of the steamer prevented our hearing their voices, but they were doubtless as garrulous as usual, and from their talkativeness they derive their names "old squaw." PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story JUN 1970 JH JUN 1970 Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn |
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