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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During his residence in Australia , although at a time when the whole colony was moved by the gold - fever , the same quiet habits of observation which marked him on Tyneside are seen . The new aspects of nature with which he was ...
During his residence in Australia , although at a time when the whole colony was moved by the gold - fever , the same quiet habits of observation which marked him on Tyneside are seen . The new aspects of nature with which he was ...
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... paddled by negroes of the Mosquito coast , here called “ Caribs , ” were seen crossing the bar , and in a few minutes were alongside . Getting into one of the canoes with my boxes , I was rapidly paddled towards the shore .
... paddled by negroes of the Mosquito coast , here called “ Caribs , ” were seen crossing the bar , and in a few minutes were alongside . Getting into one of the canoes with my boxes , I was rapidly paddled towards the shore .
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I think this bird is polygamous , for several of the brown ones were always seen with one of the red - and - black ones . The bright colours of the male must make it very conspicuous to birds of prey , and , probably in consequence ...
I think this bird is polygamous , for several of the brown ones were always seen with one of the red - and - black ones . The bright colours of the male must make it very conspicuous to birds of prey , and , probably in consequence ...
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They are often seen in hot weather on logs or sand - spits lying with their mouths wide open . The natives say they are catching flies , that numbers are attracted by the saliva of the mouth , and that when sufficient are collected ...
They are often seen in hot weather on logs or sand - spits lying with their mouths wide open . The natives say they are catching flies , that numbers are attracted by the saliva of the mouth , and that when sufficient are collected ...
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On approaching to ascertain the cause of this disturbance , a dense body of the ants , three or four yards wide , and so numerous as to blacken the ground , would be seen moving rapidly in one direction , examining every cranny ...
On approaching to ascertain the cause of this disturbance , a dense body of the ants , three or four yards wide , and so numerous as to blacken the ground , would be seen moving rapidly in one direction , examining every cranny ...
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| Pealkiri | 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 |
| Autor | Thomas Belt |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Edward Bumpus, 1888 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 26 nov. 2008 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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