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BIRD-LIFE. 
explore the dark ravine or tangled forest, hitherto nntrod 
by human foot; capable of passing, in a few days, from 
realms where winter reigns supreme, through lands of 
perpetual spring, to regions of eternal summer: and 
yet, although enabled to behold from above all the 
wonders of the earth, it finds true happiness in its 
native land alone. Its very song will tell you this. 
Home claims all its love. 
