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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Journey to Juigalpa - Description of Libertad — The Priest and the Bell -
Migratory Butterflies and Moths - - Indian Graves ... Monkeys and Wasps - Reach
Juigalpa - Ride in neighbourhood - Abundance of small birds - - A Poor Cripple
— The ...
Journey to Juigalpa - Description of Libertad — The Priest and the Bell -
Migratory Butterflies and Moths - - Indian Graves ... Monkeys and Wasps - Reach
Juigalpa - Ride in neighbourhood - Abundance of small birds - - A Poor Cripple
— The ...
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... Juigalpa to Lake of Nicaragua — Voyage on Lake - Fresh - water Shells and
Insects — Similarity of Fresh - water productions all over the World - Distribution
of European Land and Fresh - water Shells - Discussion of the reasons why
Fresh ...
... Juigalpa to Lake of Nicaragua — Voyage on Lake - Fresh - water Shells and
Insects — Similarity of Fresh - water productions all over the World - Distribution
of European Land and Fresh - water Shells - Discussion of the reasons why
Fresh ...
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... Juigalpa , or Acoyapo , to answer some frivolous complaint , generally made
with the expectation of extorting money , but entertained and probably remanded
from time to time by the often unscrupulous judges , who are so badly paid by the
...
... Juigalpa , or Acoyapo , to answer some frivolous complaint , generally made
with the expectation of extorting money , but entertained and probably remanded
from time to time by the often unscrupulous judges , who are so badly paid by the
...
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I once saw one near Juigalpa , ascending tree after tree , and climbing every
branch , apparently in search of birds ' nests . They are very fond of eggs ; and
the tame ones , which are often kept as pets , play havoc amongst the poultry
when ...
I once saw one near Juigalpa , ascending tree after tree , and climbing every
branch , apparently in search of birds ' nests . They are very fond of eggs ; and
the tame ones , which are often kept as pets , play havoc amongst the poultry
when ...
Page 149
... dark night , and the oil of my small bull ' s eye lanthorn was exhausted , but the
mule knew every step of the way , and , though slipping often , never fell , but
carried me safely home . CHAPTER IX . Journey to Juigalpa – Description of
Libertad.
... dark night , and the oil of my small bull ' s eye lanthorn was exhausted , but the
mule knew every step of the way , and , though slipping often , never fell , but
carried me safely home . CHAPTER IX . Journey to Juigalpa – Description of
Libertad.
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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 |
| Publisher | John Murray, 1874 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 28 aug. 2008 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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