Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1749.11.29

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Index Entry Bells, in Pilsen, rung to drive off locusts 
Location Bohemia 
Citation
MG-A(G.749.035
29 Nov 1749:12 (240)
Prague (the capital of Bohemia), Sept. 13.  We have received
advice, that four great swarms of locusts are ravaging the
circle of Pilsen . . . [3 lines describing the resident's
efforts to drive them away] by firing upon them with eight
pieces of cannon, and alarming them with the noise of the
bells . . . [9 more lines describing the continuing ravages
of the locusts conclude the entry].


Generic Title Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green) 
Date 1749.11.29 
Publisher Green, Jonas 
City, State Annapolis, MD 
Year 1749 
Bibliography B0018721
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