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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Page 2
All we could see from the steamer was the sandy beach on which the white surf
was breaking , a fringe of bushes with a few coco - nut palms holding up their
feathery crowns , and in the distance a low background of dark foliage . Before
we ...
All we could see from the steamer was the sandy beach on which the white surf
was breaking , a fringe of bushes with a few coco - nut palms holding up their
feathery crowns , and in the distance a low background of dark foliage . Before
we ...
Page 9
At the far end of a sand - spit , near where some low trees grew , I saw several
dark objects lying close to the water on the shelving banks . They were alligators
basking in the sun . As I approached , most of them crawled into the water .
At the far end of a sand - spit , near where some low trees grew , I saw several
dark objects lying close to the water on the shelving banks . They were alligators
basking in the sun . As I approached , most of them crawled into the water .
Page 15
Now and then we passed more open spots , affording glimpses into the forest ,
where grew , in the dark shade , slender - stemmed palms and beautiful tree -
ferns , contrasting with the great leaves of the Heliconi¿ . At seven we
breakfasted ...
Now and then we passed more open spots , affording glimpses into the forest ,
where grew , in the dark shade , slender - stemmed palms and beautiful tree -
ferns , contrasting with the great leaves of the Heliconi¿ . At seven we
breakfasted ...
Page 25
Besides the common dark - coloured workers and light - coloured officers , I saw
here many still larger individuals with enormous jaws . These they go about
holding wide open in a threatening manner , and I found , contrary to my
expectation.
Besides the common dark - coloured workers and light - coloured officers , I saw
here many still larger individuals with enormous jaws . These they go about
holding wide open in a threatening manner , and I found , contrary to my
expectation.
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 ...
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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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