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Title: History of Beasts

Author: Unknown

Release Date: May 30, 2010 [EBook #32605]

Language: English

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HISTORY OF BEASTS.

[Illustration]

PORTLAND: BAILEY & NOYES.

[Illustration]

THE CAT

The cat is a very useful domestic animal. She destroys the rats and
mice, which otherwise would do much injury. God has formed her to live
among men. How soft her fur is! How quietly she lies and purs when she
is treated kindly! How patiently she will sit, for many hours together,
and watch for her prey! It would be well if little boys and girls would
sit as still while they are learning their lessons.

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THE DOG.

The Dog takes care of his master's property; he follows him about, and
will not let any body hurt him. Should a stranger come, he barks, to let
his master know it. He is easily taught a great many useful things. A
shepherd's dog will not let the sheep go astray. It would be well if
little boys and girls were always as faithful to their pa