A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Continental system
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The system of commercial blockade aiming to exclude Englandfrom commerce with the Continent instituted by the Berlin decree,which Napoleon I. issued from Berlin Nov. 21, 1806, declaring theBritish Isles to be in a state of blockade, and British subjects,property, and merchandise subject to capture, and excluding Britishships from all parts of Europe under French dominion. The retaliatorymeasures of England were followed by the Milan decree, issued byNapoleon from Milan Dec. 17, 1807, imposing further restrictions, anddeclaring every ship going to or from a port of England or hercolonies to be lawful prize.
Continental system meaning & definition 1 of Continental system.
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