 | John Hildrop - Animal communication - 1742 - 198 pages
...in an " oval Figure. The Dimenfions are propor" tioned to the number of the intended In" habitants. Twelve Feet in length, and ten " in breadth are fufficient for eight or ten *c Beavers; if the number incredes, they en" large the Place accordingly. It has been af" ferted for... | |
 | John Hildrop - Deism - 1754 - 308 pages
...with which, by the Aid of their Tails, *' they rough-caft the Out and Infides of the Work, N 4 " Tho " The Edifice is vaulted within, like the Handle " of...fufficient for eight " or ten Beavers ; if the Number increases, they in" large the Place accordingly. It has been aflerted " for a Truth, that there have... | |
 | John Hildrop - Ethics - 1754 - 318 pages
...rough-caft the Out and Infides of the Work. N 4 « The " The Edifice is vaulted within, like the Handfe " of a Bafket, and generally rifes in an oval Figure....eight " or ten Beavers ; if the Number increafes, they in" large the Place accordingly. It has been aflerted " for a Truth, that there have been found above... | |
 | Thomas Smith - Civilization - 1804 - 356 pages
...shut up when the ice has closed the openings into ihe lower lodgments. The dimensions of these houses are proportioned to the number of the intended inhabitants, twelve feet in length and ten in breadth being found sufficient for eight or ten beavers ; and, if the number increases, they enlarge the building... | |
 | Beata Francis - Animal behavior - 1881 - 280 pages
...arched top, which gives it the appearance of a dome outside. Inside it is like an oven. The size is proportioned to the number of the intended inhabitants. Twelve feet in length and ten in breadth are sufficient for eight or ten Beavers. All these works are finished in August or A BEAVER DAM. September,... | |
 | Aaron V. Garrett - Nature - 324 pages
...in an " oval Figure. The Dimenfions are propor" tioned to the number of the intended Iri" habitants. Twelve Feet in length, and ten " in breadth are fufficient...or ten •' Beavers ; if the number increafes, they eni4 large the Place accordingly. It has been af" ferted for a Truth, that there have been " found... | |
 | 1749 - 390 pages
...to carry them into the water. The dimenfions of thefe- apartments are proportioned to the number of inhabitants. Twelve feet in length, and ten in breadth, are fufficient for eight or ten beavers. And, when all is finilhcd below, they vault the top or roof in -an oval form, and like the handle of... | |
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The Edifice is vaulted within, like the Handle " of a Bafket, and generally rifes in an oval Figure. " The Dimenfions are proportioned to the Number " of the intended Inhabitants. Twelve Feet in " Length, and ten in Breadth, are fufficient for eight "... 