The Naturalist in Nicaragua: A Narrative of a Residence at the Gold Mines of Chontales; Journeys in the Savannahs and Forests; with Observations on Animals and Plants in Reference to the Theory of Evolution of Living Forms |
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When a clear space in the brushwood is to be crossed , such as a road , two or
three of the females will fly across first , before the male will venture to do so , and
he is always more careful to get himself concealed amongst the foliage than his ...
When a clear space in the brushwood is to be crossed , such as a road , two or
three of the females will fly across first , before the male will venture to do so , and
he is always more careful to get himself concealed amongst the foliage than his ...
Page 19
... was always a clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to
hold up the threatened one out of danger . I was much more surprised with the
behaviour of a green , leaf - like locust . This insect stood immovably amongst a ...
... was always a clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to
hold up the threatened one out of danger . I was much more surprised with the
behaviour of a green , leaf - like locust . This insect stood immovably amongst a ...
Page 32
The clear , sparkling , dancing rapids on one side contrast with the still , dark
forest on the other , whilst the whole is relieved by the bright green grassy hills in
the background . This view is the only pleasant recollection I have carried away
of ...
The clear , sparkling , dancing rapids on one side contrast with the still , dark
forest on the other , whilst the whole is relieved by the bright green grassy hills in
the background . This view is the only pleasant recollection I have carried away
of ...
Page 44
About noon the wind failed ubagain , and the sun right overhead , in a clear
pitiless sky , scorched us with its rays , while our boat lay like a log upon the
water , the pitch melting in the seams with the heat . The surface of the lake was ...
About noon the wind failed ubagain , and the sun right overhead , in a clear
pitiless sky , scorched us with its rays , while our boat lay like a log upon the
water , the pitch melting in the seams with the heat . The surface of the lake was ...
Page 82
Should the weather clear up again , these pieces are picked up when nearly
dried , and taken inside ; should the rain , however , continue , they get sodden
down into the ground , and are left there . On the contrary , in dry and hot weather
...
Should the weather clear up again , these pieces are picked up when nearly
dried , and taken inside ; should the rain , however , continue , they get sodden
down into the ground , and are left there . On the contrary , in dry and hot weather
...
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| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua: A Narrative of a Residence at the Gold Mines of Chontales; Journeys in the Savannahs and Forests; with Observations on Animals and Plants in Reference to the Theory of Evolution of Living Forms |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | E. Bumpus, 1888 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 26 nov. 2008 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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