TDGNHAS Series II, Volume 19

1906-07
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Contents of this volume

H.S. Gladstone

The Laying of Pheasants [Summary only]

Ornithology

TDGNHAS Series II, 19 (1906-07), 78(WARNING large file size: 8.84 MB)

Abstract

A note on this subject was contributed by Mr Hugh S. Gladstone, Capenoch. This showed that early in the spring of 1906 two hen pheasants were penned with a blackcock in the hope of obtaining a hybrid. None of the eggs, however, were fertile. The first egg

J. Barbour

Knockbrex Fort [Summary only]

Iron Age, Roman and Romano British

TDGNHAS Series II, 19 (1906-07), 124(WARNING large file size: 8.84 MB)

Abstract

Mr James Barbour, F.S.A.Scot., gave an account of the Fort at Knockbrex, his paper on which, read at a meeting of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, is sent to the members of this Society for the session who apply for it to the Treasurer.

J.P. Shannon

Ancient Sanitation [Summary only]

Roman and Romano British

TDGNHAS Series II, 19 (1906-07), 169(WARNING large file size: 8.84 MB)

Abstract

In this paper Mr Shannon gave a succinct historical review of sanitation from its earliest practice, referring to the early ordinances relating to health recorded in sacred and profane works. He pointed out the great work done by the Romans, as revealed b