NATURAL HISTORY 
nt 
GALLINACEOUS BIRDS. 
TliTRAOKlD.t OR GROUSE. 
In fulfilment of our promise stated at the conclu- 
sion of tlie last volume, we now proceed to consider 
another family among the K a sores or Gallinaceous 
Birds — the Tetraonidce or Grouse.* 
The Tetroonid® or Grouse contain tlie principal 
part of those lurch which, in sporting language, have 
been called game. Very few of these have been do- 
mesticated for the use of man, but their preservation 
in a wild state, and means for an abundant capture, 
have in all ages exercised the ingenuity of the inha- 
bitants of civilized districts, and at this time form a 
large account in the luxuries of populous cities ; while 
in countries in a state of purer nature, they are much 
used as a wholesome and general food, 
■ Mr Selby lias undertaken the description of the beau- 
tiful ColumbidiE or Pigeons ; and Thirty Drawings from tlie 
pencil of Mr Lear are now in the hands of the engraver. 
