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 7
When a clear space in the brushwood is to be crossed , such as a road , two or
three of the females will fly across first , before the male will venture to do so ; and
he is always more careful to get himself concealed amongst the foliage than his ...
When a clear space in the brushwood is to be crossed , such as a road , two or
three of the females will fly across first , before the male will venture to do so ; and
he is always more careful to get himself concealed amongst the foliage than his ...
Page 19
Sometimes as many as five out of its eight legs would be lifted at once , and
whenever an ant approached one of those on which it stood , there was always a
clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to hold up the ...
Sometimes as many as five out of its eight legs would be lifted at once , and
whenever an ant approached one of those on which it stood , there was always a
clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to hold up the ...
Page 32
The clear , sparkling , dancing rapids on one side contrast with the still , dark
forest on the other , whilst the whole is relieved by the bright green grassy hills in
the background . The first view of Castillo is the only pleasant recollection I have
...
The clear , sparkling , dancing rapids on one side contrast with the still , dark
forest on the other , whilst the whole is relieved by the bright green grassy hills in
the background . The first view of Castillo is the only pleasant recollection I have
...
Page 44
About noon the wind failed us again , and the sun right overhead , in a clear
pitiless sky , scorched us with its rays , while our boat lay like a log upon the
water , the pitch melting in the seams with the heat . The surface of the lake was ...
About noon the wind failed us again , and the sun right overhead , in a clear
pitiless sky , scorched us with its rays , while our boat lay like a log upon the
water , the pitch melting in the seams with the heat . The surface of the lake was ...
Page 82
Should the weather clear up again , these pieces are picked up when nearly
dried , and taken inside ; should the rain , however , continue , they get sodden
down into the ground , and are left there . On the contrary , in dry and hot weather
...
Should the weather clear up again , these pieces are picked up when nearly
dried , and taken inside ; should the rain , however , continue , they get sodden
down into the ground , and are left there . On the contrary , in dry and hot weather
...
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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 | J. Murray, 1874 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 28 aug. 2008 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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