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COD FISH. 
The Cod Fish, or Keeling, is in shape 
and colour like a whiting, but somewhat 
darker on the back, diversified with yellow- 
ish spots. Some of these fish are three feet 
in length, or more, and of a proportionable 
thickness. Its scales are small, sticking 
very close to the. skin, and its eyes large. 
It is taken almost every where in the sea, 
especially towards the north. Its flesh is 
excellent, both fresh and salted. The head 
of a large Cod, which is thick and fleshy, is 
for the deliciousness of its taste, much cele- 
brated by voluptuaries. From the beginning 
of February to the latter end of April, tho 
Cod Fish is considered in. season. The most 
extensive Cod fisheries are near the coasts 
of Newfoundland. 
