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Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table
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Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table
6337392 Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Tame giant crane stealing a whole boiled fowl from the dining table. A servant tries to stop it with a stick while the mistress of the house enters the dining room in shock. After an anecdote by English naturalist Henry Smeathman in the Banana Islands, Sierra Leone, Africa, 1771-1775. Gigantic crane or wattled crane, Grus carunculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Reverend Thomas Smiths The Naturalists Cabinet, or Interesting Sketches of Animal History, Albion Press, James Cundee, London, 1806. Smith, fl. 1803-1818, was a writer and editor of books on natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history and astronomy.); © Florilegius
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Albion Press Anecdote Dining Room Dining Table Dinner Incident James Cundee Mistress Reverend Thomas Smith Scientific Illustration Shock Sierra Leone Steal Stick The Naturalists Cabinet Copperplate Engraving Fowls Handcoloured
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This print captures a truly extraordinary moment in the dining room. A tame giant crane, known as the wattled crane, has managed to steal an entire boiled fowl from the table. The scene is filled with chaos and surprise as a servant desperately tries to stop the audacious bird with a stick, while the mistress of the house enters in utter shock. The incident depicted in this image is based on an anecdote by English naturalist Henry Smeathman during his time in Sierra Leone, Africa between 1771-1775. It showcases not only the incredible intelligence and resourcefulness of these magnificent creatures but also their boldness when it comes to satisfying their appetites. Handcoloured and meticulously detailed, this copperplate engraving was created by Reverend Thomas Smith for his book "The Naturalists Cabinet". Smith was a prolific writer and editor who covered various subjects including natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history, and astronomy. This artwork serves as both a scientific illustration and a testament to our fascination with wildlife. It reminds us that even within our own homes we are never too far away from nature's wonders. So next time you sit down for dinner, keep an eye out for any unexpected guests like this mischievous giant crane!
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