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them, such as Birds, Snakes, Frogs, d'v;. The tlesh cools, 

 thickens, consolidates, is pectoral, and Strengthens the 

 J^erves, cures Coughs, Asthma's, spitting of Blood, and Con- 

 sumptions. Outwardly they Ripen Tumors, Imposthumes, 

 and Carbuncles, especially if mix'd Avith Ox-gall, they heal 

 wounds of the l^erves and Ulcers of the Legs, cure Ruptures 

 and stop Bleeding at the Nose, and many other Disorders too 

 tedious to IN'ame. 



Having thus given an Account of some of the most re- 

 markable INSECTS that are to be met with here, I shall in 

 the next place proceed to give a Description of the BIRDS, 

 and FOWLS that this Country produces, many whereof are 

 not known, or to be met with in EUROPE. 



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