Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art.
Izaak WaltonAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: August 9, 1593
- Died: December 15, 1683
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