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First Line: Oe'r afric's sand the tawny lion stalks
Last Line: And seals and spouting-whales sport in the northern main.
Alternate Author Name(s): Aikin, Anna Letitia
Subject(s): Animals


Oe'r Afric's sand the tawny Lion stalks,
On Phasis' banks the graceful Pheasant walks,
The lonely Eagle builds on Kilda's shore,
Germanias forests feed the tusky Boar,
From Alp to Alp the sprightly Ibex bounds,
With peaceful lowings Britains' isle resounds.
The Lapland peasant o'er the frozen mere
Is drawn in sledges by his swift rein-deer,
The River-horse and scaly Crocodile
Infest the reedy banks of fruitful Nile,
Dire Dipsa's hiss oe'r Mauritania's plain,
And Seals and spouting-Whales sport in the northern main.





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