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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... ground at Santo Domingo - Excavation of valleys - Geology of the district - Decomposition of the rocks -Gold - mining - Auriferous quartz veins - Mode of occurrence 30 43 61 of the gold - Lodes richer next the surface than xx vi CONTENTS .
... ground at Santo Domingo - Excavation of valleys - Geology of the district - Decomposition of the rocks -Gold - mining - Auriferous quartz veins - Mode of occurrence 30 43 61 of the gold - Lodes richer next the surface than xx vi CONTENTS .
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... grounds , with a fine avenue of coco- nut trees in full bearing , form one of the most attractive sights in Greytown . I found Mr. Paton , the vice - consul , equally obliging , and I am indebted to him for THE NATURALIST IN NICARAGUA ...
... grounds , with a fine avenue of coco- nut trees in full bearing , form one of the most attractive sights in Greytown . I found Mr. Paton , the vice - consul , equally obliging , and I am indebted to him for THE NATURALIST IN NICARAGUA ...
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... ground . Perfectly level , surrounded by swamps , and without any system of drainage , either natural or artificial , excepting such as the sandy soil affords , Greytown might be thought a very unhealthy site for a town ...
... ground . Perfectly level , surrounded by swamps , and without any system of drainage , either natural or artificial , excepting such as the sandy soil affords , Greytown might be thought a very unhealthy site for a town ...
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... ground , whilst lianas run from tree to tree or hang in loops and folds like the disordered tackle of a ship . Green parrots fly over in screaming flocks , or nestle in loving couples amidst the foliage , toucans hop along the branches ...
... ground , whilst lianas run from tree to tree or hang in loops and folds like the disordered tackle of a ship . Green parrots fly over in screaming flocks , or nestle in loving couples amidst the foliage , toucans hop along the branches ...
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... ground twice , I may here mention that on a subsequent visit to Grey- town I rode a few miles northward along the beach . On my return , I tied up the horse and walked about a mile ALLIGATORS IN SAN JUAN RIVER . 8 [ Ch . I. THE ...
... ground twice , I may here mention that on a subsequent visit to Grey- town I rode a few miles northward along the beach . On my return , I tied up the horse and walked about a mile ALLIGATORS IN SAN JUAN RIVER . 8 [ Ch . I. THE ...
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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