The boy's holyday book. [Another]1845 |
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Seite 35
... play , holding a tolerably tight line , to keep the fish clear from weeds and stumps , which at sight of the angler he will endeavour to get at for shelter ; and if not properly managed , he will break the tackle . In the spring of the ...
... play , holding a tolerably tight line , to keep the fish clear from weeds and stumps , which at sight of the angler he will endeavour to get at for shelter ; and if not properly managed , he will break the tackle . In the spring of the ...
Seite 42
... play and show themselves by means of the swivels , and thus allure the salmon to take them ; if no success follows after a few trials , seek another stream , and then repeat them . This mode is to be used when either the water is too ...
... play and show themselves by means of the swivels , and thus allure the salmon to take them ; if no success follows after a few trials , seek another stream , and then repeat them . This mode is to be used when either the water is too ...
Seite 51
... play him till he has quite lost his strength before you attempt to land him . Before you begin to angle for barbel , throw in plenty of ground - bait ( you can hardly give them too much ) , and continue to do so frequently while fishing ...
... play him till he has quite lost his strength before you attempt to land him . Before you begin to angle for barbel , throw in plenty of ground - bait ( you can hardly give them too much ) , and continue to do so frequently while fishing ...
Seite 90
... play better , if suffered to stand a time after they are filled . In preparing the pyramid of flower - pots , the cases of spur fire are to be placed in the middle of the mortars , and be connected by leaders , so that they may all be ...
... play better , if suffered to stand a time after they are filled . In preparing the pyramid of flower - pots , the cases of spur fire are to be placed in the middle of the mortars , and be connected by leaders , so that they may all be ...
Seite 103
... play is conducted according to the laws . THE LAWS OF CRICKET , AS REVISED BY THE MARYLEBONE CLUB . THE BALL 1. must weigh not less than five ounces and a half , nor more than five ounces and three quarters . It must mea- sure not less ...
... play is conducted according to the laws . THE LAWS OF CRICKET , AS REVISED BY THE MARYLEBONE CLUB . THE BALL 1. must weigh not less than five ounces and a half , nor more than five ounces and three quarters . It must mea- sure not less ...
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Seite 73 - The exercise of swimming is one of the most healthy and agreeable in the world. After having swam for an hour or two in the evening, one sleeps coolly the whole night, even during the most ardent heat of summer. Perhaps, the pores being cleansed, the insensible perspiration increases and occasions this coolness.
Seite 76 - ... its weight consequently in a great measure supported by it, the face will remain above water quite free for breathing, will rise an inch higher every inspiration, and sink as much every expiration, but never so low as that the water may come over the mouth.
Seite 106 - If a lost ball be called, the striker shall be allowed six runs; but if more than six shall have been run before "Lost ball...
Seite 74 - I was drawn along the surface of the water in a very agreeable manner. Having then engaged another boy to carry my clothes round the pond...
Seite 75 - ... a proper posture, and would be still, and forbear struggling; yet, till you have obtained this experimental confidence in the water, I cannot depend on your having the necessary presence of mind to recollect that posture and the directions I gave you relating to it. The surprise may put all out of your mind.
Seite 107 - ... the ball be out of the bowler's hand; he shall not by any noise incommode the striker; and if any part of his person be over or before the wicket, although the ball hit it, the striker shall not be out.
Seite 75 - ... that you cannot but by active force get down to the egg. Thus you feel the power of the water to support you, and learn to confide in that power ; while your endeavours to overcome it, and...
Seite 108 - The ball must be hit before the Bounds to entitle the Striker to a run, which run cannot be obtained unless he touch the bowling stump or crease in a line with his bat, or some part of his person, or go beyond them, returning to the popping crease as at Double Wicket, according to the 21st law.
Seite 75 - I would the more earnestly press you to the trial of this method, because, though I think I satisfied you that your body is lighter than water, and that you...
Seite 106 - After the ball shall have been finally settled in the wicketkeeper's or bowler's hand, it shall be considered dead; but when the Bowler is about to deliver the ball, if the Striker at his wicket go outside the popping crease before such actual delivery, the said Bowler may put him out, unless (with reference to the 21st law) his bat in hand, or some part of his person, be within the popping crease.