FRONTISPIECE.
THE LION.
The Lion, the King of all Beasts,
How famous for Courage is he!
And you, as the King of Good Boys,
To learn your Book diligent be.
A
SHORT HISTORY
OF
BIRDS & BEASTS,
FOR THE
Amusement and Instruction
OF
CHILDREN.
Adorned with Cuts.
WELLINGTON:
Printed by F. Houlston and Son.

Price One Penny.
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THE COCK.
THE Cock doth crow to let you know,
If you be wise, what time to rise.
There is no bird treated with somuch cruelty as the Cock; for he, poor[6]thing, (without the least offence,) istied to a stake, and thrown at by a set ofidle, wicked, barbarous fellows, till heis beaten in pieces. This is a customthe very heathens would blush at; andtherefore I hope you, who are a christian,will never be guilty of any thingso inhuman.
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THE PARROT.
THE Parrot prates he knows not what,
For all he says is got by rote.
The Parrot is a chattering bird, hetalks a great deal, yet knows not whathe says; and is therefore not unlikesome silly boys, who prate withoutthinking, and learn their lesson withoutlooking at their book.
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THE CUCKOW.
THE Cuckow tells a merry tale,
Upon the hill and in the vale.
There’s the pretty Cuckow! Thisgood-natured bird comes a long journeyonce every                         
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