. The natural history of Selborne [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. OaAAan^er !Jo7icl LETTER VIII. To the same. IN the verge of the forest, as it is now circum- scribed, are three considerable lakes, two in Oakhanger, of which I have nothing particular to say ; and one called Bin's, or Bean's Pond, which is worthy the attention of a naturalist or a sportsman. For being crowded at the upper end with willows, and with the carex cespitosa,* it affords such a safe and pleasing shelter to wild ducks, teals, * I mean that sort which, rising into tall hassocks, is called by the fores
. The natural history of Selborne [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. OaAAan^er !Jo7icl LETTER VIII. To the same. IN the verge of the forest, as it is now circum- scribed, are three considerable lakes, two in Oakhanger, of which I have nothing particular to say ; and one called Bin's, or Bean's Pond, which is worthy the attention of a naturalist or a sportsman. For being crowded at the upper end with willows, and with the carex cespitosa,* it affords such a safe and pleasing shelter to wild ducks, teals, * I mean that sort which, rising into tall hassocks, is called by the foresters torrets ; a corruption, I suppose, of turrets. Note. In the beginning of the summer 1787, the royal forests of Wolmer and Holt were measured by persons sent down by 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 White, Gilbert, 1720-1793; Allen, Grant, 1848-1899. London; New York : J. Lane
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