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It is needless to say that they were very proud of him, and the villagers turned out in great numbers to do him honor, perhaps, in their simplicity, not knowing why. The account of the Lapland trip by Linnæus is to be found in his book, "Lachesis Lapponica." The journey covered over four thousand miles and took from May to November, Seventeen Hundred Thirty-one.
The author has been attacked by Rihs, a Swede, for misrepresenting the Swedes, and for having borrowed largely without acknowledgment from Leemius; and by his fellow-traveller, Skieldebrand, with having appropriated the views and designs which he made. The latter published in French a Picturesque Tour to the North Cape. Lachesis Lapponica, or a Tour in Lapland. By Linnæus, 1811. 2 vols. 8vo.
Libellulidae, relative size of the sexes of; difference in the sexes of. Lice of domestic animals and man. Licentiousness a check upon population; prevalence of, among savages. Lichtenstein, on Chera progne. Life, inheritance at corresponding periods of. Light, effects on complexion; influence of, upon the colours of shells. Lilford, Lord, the ruff attracted by bright objects. Limosa lapponica.
BARTAILED GODWIT. Limosa lapponica, Linnaeus. French, "Barge rousse." The Bar-tailed Godwit is a regular and sometimes rather numerous spring and autumn visitant.
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