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nearly as thick as hog's bristles, and two 
and a half inches in length : each hair 
was divided into two at some distance from 
the root 
This beautiful species has been reclaim- 
ed from a state of nature, and domesticated 
in many parts of Europe, particularly in 
France and Germany ; and it is not very 
uncommon in England. It is as familiar, 
breeds as freely, and is in every respect as 
valuable as the Common Goose : it is also 
accounted a great ornament on ponds near 
gentlemen's seats. The wild stock from 
whence these birds were taken, are found 
in the northern parts of America; they 
form one of those immense families which, 
when associated with others of the same 
genus, are said, at certain seasons, to dark- 
en the air like a cloud, and to spread 
themselves over the lakes and swamps in 
innumerable multitudes. 
They breed at Hudson's bay, and lays 
six or seven eggs. 
Mr. Pennant gives the following inte- 
resting account of the method made use of 
in taking the different kinds of Geese, 
