Quote by William Bartram
The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in th

The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the climates he may explore, and to offer such useful observations on the different productions as may occur. – William Bartram

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Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes. – William Bartram

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First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds. – William Bartram

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My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view. – William Bartram

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The Presidents political travel is going to get blamed (and probably rightly) for a share of this downturn. – Robert Teeter

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The helicopter is a fine way to travel, but it induces a view of the world that only God and CEOs share on a regular basis. – Morley Safer

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All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel… and thats what Ive been doing all my life. – Count Basie

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I want to travel. Maybe Ill end up living in Norway, making cakes. – Eva Green

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