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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It was his faith , - - perhaps is mine , - That life in all its forms is one , And that its
secret conduits run Unseen , but in unbroken line , From the great fountain - head
divine , Through man and beast , through grain and grass . " LONGFELLOW ...
It was his faith , - - perhaps is mine , - That life in all its forms is one , And that its
secret conduits run Unseen , but in unbroken line , From the great fountain - head
divine , Through man and beast , through grain and grass . " LONGFELLOW ...
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On our right was a sandy beach , on our left great beds of grass growing out of
the shoal water - weedy banks filling up the once spacious harbour , and cattle
wading amongst the long grass , where within the last twenty years a frigate has
lain ...
On our right was a sandy beach , on our left great beds of grass growing out of
the shoal water - weedy banks filling up the once spacious harbour , and cattle
wading amongst the long grass , where within the last twenty years a frigate has
lain ...
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The square , the open spaces , and many of the streets are covered with short
grass that makes a beautiful sward to walk on . The trade in the town is almost
entirely in the hands of foreign residents , amongst whom Mr . Hollenbeck , a
citizen ...
The square , the open spaces , and many of the streets are covered with short
grass that makes a beautiful sward to walk on . The trade in the town is almost
entirely in the hands of foreign residents , amongst whom Mr . Hollenbeck , a
citizen ...
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Captain Anderson took the helm , the “ Caribs ” dipped their paddles into the
water , and away we glided into a narrow channel amongst long grass and
rushes that almost touched us on either side . Greytown , with its neat white
houses , and ...
Captain Anderson took the helm , the “ Caribs ” dipped their paddles into the
water , and away we glided into a narrow channel amongst long grass and
rushes that almost touched us on either side . Greytown , with its neat white
houses , and ...
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He took the fort by landing about half a mile lower down the river , and dragging
his guns round to a hill behind it by which it was commanded . This hill is now
cleared of timber and covered with grass , supporting a few cows and a great
many ...
He took the fort by landing about half a mile lower down the river , and dragging
his guns round to a hill behind it by which it was commanded . This hill is now
cleared of timber and covered with grass , supporting a few cows and a great
many ...
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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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