The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 8 (of 9) / Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

by Thomas Jefferson

[3] 2 Buffon Epoques, 96.

[4] Hunter.

[5] D'Aubenton.

[6] Buffon, xviii. 112 edit. Paris, 1764.

[7] Buffon, xviii. 100, 156.

[8] viii. 134.

[9] It is said that this animal is seldom seen above thirty miles from shore, or beyond the 56th degree of latitude. The interjacent islands between Asia and America admit his passing from one continent to the other without exceeding these bounds. And in fact, travellers tell us that these islands are places of principal resort for them, and especially in the season of bringing forth their young.

[10] I. 233, Lon. 1772.

[11] Ib. 233.

[12] l. xxvii.