. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. ^210 SPINY-FINNED FISHES fitted out with the teeth and appetite of a killer, else the cetaceans would soon be exterminated. The Swordfish well understands the offensive and defen- sive value of his sword, and there are on record many well- authenticated instances wherein this pugnacious creature has driven its formidable weapon through the sides or bottoms. THE SWORDFISH. of small boats, to the peril of the occupants. The majority of such incidents have occurred to boats re
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. ^210 SPINY-FINNED FISHES fitted out with the teeth and appetite of a killer, else the cetaceans would soon be exterminated. The Swordfish well understands the offensive and defen- sive value of his sword, and there are on record many well- authenticated instances wherein this pugnacious creature has driven its formidable weapon through the sides or bottoms. THE SWORDFISH. of small boats, to the peril of the occupants. The majority of such incidents have occurred to boats regularly engaged in swordfishing, which is a noteworthy industry on our At- lantic coast. Broken swords have been found in the sides and bottoms of quite a number of ships. In 1871 the fishing yacht Red- hot, of New Bedford, was pierced and sunk l)y a Swordfish which had been hauled alongside to be killed. In 1875 a Swordfish drove its sword through the bottom of a fishing schooner off Fire Island, and stuck fast. Before the fish had time to free itself by breaking off its sword the fishermen. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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