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 FormsE. Bumpus, 1888 - 403 pages |
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... Green , the British Consul , and found him a most courteous and amiable gentleman , ready to afford protection or advice to his countrymen , and on very friendly terms with the native authorities . He has lived for many years in ...
... Green , the British Consul , and found him a most courteous and amiable gentleman , ready to afford protection or advice to his countrymen , and on very friendly terms with the native authorities . He has lived for many years in ...
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... Green parrots fly over in screaming flocks , or nestle in loving couples amidst the foliage , toucans hop along the branches , turning their long , highly - coloured beaks from side to side with an old - fashioned look , and beauti- ful ...
... Green parrots fly over in screaming flocks , or nestle in loving couples amidst the foliage , toucans hop along the branches , turning their long , highly - coloured beaks from side to side with an old - fashioned look , and beauti- ful ...
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... green lizards , with leaf - like expansions ( like those on the leaf- insects ) , assimilating them in appearance to the vegeta- tion amongst which they sought their prey . As we proceeded up the river , the banks gradually became ...
... green lizards , with leaf - like expansions ( like those on the leaf- insects ) , assimilating them in appearance to the vegeta- tion amongst which they sought their prey . As we proceeded up the river , the banks gradually became ...
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... green was further varied here and there by the white stems of the cecropia trees . 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 ...
... green was further varied here and there by the white stems of the cecropia trees . 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 ...
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... green and brown mot - mots ( Momotus martii ) , sitting upon a branch of a tree , moving its HEADS OF MOT - MOTS . long curious tail from side to side , until it was nearly at right angles to its body . I afterwards saw other species in ...
... green and brown mot - mots ( Momotus martii ) , sitting upon a branch of a tree , moving its HEADS OF MOT - MOTS . long curious tail from side to side , until it was nearly at right angles to its body . I afterwards saw other species in ...
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amongst ancient animals ants Atlantic attacks beautiful beetles birds branches brushwood bushes butterflies carried cattle Central America Chontales colour continued couvade covered crossed dark Depilto dogs Ecitons feet flowers forest fresh-water fruit glacial period gold grass green Greytown ground hills Indians inhabitants insects islands Jinotega journey Juigalpa lake land larvæ leaf-cutting ants leaves Libertad live lodes longicorn look maize Masaya Matagalpa Mexico miles mines mountain mules Nahuatls natives nearly nest Nicaragua night numerous o'clock Ocotal passed plains plants prey probably quartz quartz veins rain range reached resemblance Rio Frio river road rocks rocky San Ubaldo Santo Domingo savannahs seen side slope soon Spaniards species spiders steep stones surface Teustepe tion told Totagalpa town trachyte travelling trees trogons tropical America valley variety vegetation Velasquez wasp whilst wings yellow young