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this country they form an indispensable and distin- 
guished part at every Thanksgiving dinner, especially 
in New England. 
50. They exist in great abundance, in a wild state, 
in many parts of our country, and the hunting of 
them is considered a great diversion. The Wild 
Turkey is a migratory bird, and large flocks of them 
may be seen in the spring passing from the South 
to the North. 
51. The Domestic Turkey will fly from almost 
every creature that will venture boldly to attack it : 
even the domestic cock is often able to put them to 
flight. On the contrary, they pursue every thing 
that appears to fear them. 
’ THE PHEASANT. 
52. The Pheasant was originally brought into 
Europe from the banks of the Phasis, a river in Asia 
Minor, whence it derives its name. It now exists 
wild in various parts of Europe and North America. 
On what occasions are they particularly used ? What is said 
of Wild Turkeys ; of the courage of Domestic Turkeys ? 
What does the Pheasant take its name from ? 
