NATURAL HISTORY 
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GALLINACEOUS BIRDS. 
TETRAONID* OR GROUSE. 
In fulGIment of our promise stated at the condu- 
sion of the last volume, vve now proceed to consider 
another family among the Ilasores or Gallinaceous 
birds — the Tetrnonidce or Grouse.* 
The Tetraonidaj or Grouse contain the principal 
part of those birds 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 has undertaken the description of the beau- 
tiful Columbida; or Pigeons ; and Thirty Dramngs from the 
pencil of Mr Lear are now in the hands of the engraver. 
