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NATURAL HISTORY. 
waters, and seems confined to northern seas, for it is 
not found in the waters of warm climates. 
45. Jt goes up rivers hundreds of miles, for the 
purpose of depositing its spawn, and, during this per- 
egrination, it is not to be stopped even by cataracts ; 
it will leap over mill-dams and falls eighteen or 
twenty feet high. 
46. Formerly the rivers of New England abounded 
m Salmon ; and they were in some places taken in 
such numbers, that they were sold for two coppers 
apiece. But for some years past they have disap- 
peared, and are now seldom taken, except in Maine. 
These fish, both fresh and salted, are considered a 
great luxury. 
THE TROUT. 
47. This fish has a short, roundish head, and wide 
mouth, filled with teeth, which cover the palate and 
tongue ; the scales are small, the back ash colour, 
the sides yellowish, and, when in season, it is sprin- 
kled all over the body with small, beautiful red and 
black spots. 
48. In the summer, our small brooks abound with 
these beautiful and delicious fish. They are so ex- 
ceedingly shy that it requires an expert angler to 
take them ; yet it is considered fine sport. The 
In what part of the United States is the Salmon taken? In 
what estimation is it held ? 
Describe the Trout. Where does it abound? 
