John Bachman quotes

I have seen one shrike occupy himself for hours in sticking up on thorns, a number of small fishes that the fishermen had thrown on the shore. The fishes dried up and decayed. (John Bachman)
The president said nothing about the views of government in regard to the possibility of Carolinas seceding. This however was frequently spoken of by other statesmen at the North. I think they were unanimous in this, that no army would be sent here. View quote
John Bachman
I never found either this or the Northern Shrike return to such prey for food. I have seen them alight on the same thorn bush afterwards, but never made any use of this kind of food. View quote
John Bachman

John Bachman

Occupation: American Clergyman
Born: February 4, 1790
Died: February 24, 1874
Quotes count: 3