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 4
I called on Dr . 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 ...
I called on Dr . 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 ...
Page 7
It is well known that insectivorous birds will not touch a hairy caterpillar , and this
is only one of numberless instances where insects , that have some special
protection against their enemies , are closely imitated by others belonging to
different ...
It is well known that insectivorous birds will not touch a hairy caterpillar , and this
is only one of numberless instances where insects , that have some special
protection against their enemies , are closely imitated by others belonging to
different ...
Page 8
... having special means of protection , and preserved from their enemies in
consequence of that unconscious imitation . ... is supposed to have been
increased in the course of ages by the varieties being protected that more and
more closely ...
... having special means of protection , and preserved from their enemies in
consequence of that unconscious imitation . ... is supposed to have been
increased in the course of ages by the varieties being protected that more and
more closely ...
Page 22
I have seen them pulling out the larvæ and pupæ from the cells of a large wasp '
s nest , whilst the wasps hovered about , powerless , before the multitude of the
invaders , to render any protection to their young . I have no doubt that many
birds ...
I have seen them pulling out the larvæ and pupæ from the cells of a large wasp '
s nest , whilst the wasps hovered about , powerless , before the multitude of the
invaders , to render any protection to their young . I have no doubt that many
birds ...
Page 42
The bottom is made quite flat , and dirided into compartments ; the first deck
being only about eighteen inches above the water , from which it is divided by no
bulwarks or other protection . Upon this deck are placed the cargo and the driving
...
The bottom is made quite flat , and dirided into compartments ; the first deck
being only about eighteen inches above the water , from which it is divided by no
bulwarks or other protection . Upon this deck are placed the cargo and the driving
...
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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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