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FLYING FISHES. 



the most singular sights in the warm seas of the tropics. 

 One species of the Exocetus sometimes visits the EngKsh 

 coasts, and are said to leap more than two hundred yards 

 in distance, and upwards of twenty feet in height. 

 Although these fishes are called "flying," their 

 action has more resemblance to a long and vigorous leap 

 than the flight of birds. Birds have an elegant, fearless, 

 and independent motion ; while that of the fish is hurried, 

 stiff, and awkward, more like a creature requiring support 

 for a short period. 



THE FLYING FISH. 



