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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... the Plains Vegetation of the Plains - Armadillo Savannahs - - Jicara Trees -
Jicara Bowls - Origin of Gourd - shaped Pottery - Coyotes - Mule - breeding -
Reach Acoyapo - Festa - Cross High Range - Esquipula The Rio Mico -
Supposed ...
... the Plains Vegetation of the Plains - Armadillo Savannahs - - Jicara Trees -
Jicara Bowls - Origin of Gourd - shaped Pottery - Coyotes - Mule - breeding -
Reach Acoyapo - Festa - Cross High Range - Esquipula The Rio Mico -
Supposed ...
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Great Range composed of Boulder Clay Daraily Lost on the Savannahs
Jamaily - A Deer - hunter ' s Family - Totagalpa Walls covered with Cement
and Whitewashed - Ocotal The Valley of Depilto Silver Mine - Geology of
the ...
Great Range composed of Boulder Clay Daraily Lost on the Savannahs
Jamaily - A Deer - hunter ' s Family - Totagalpa Walls covered with Cement
and Whitewashed - Ocotal The Valley of Depilto Silver Mine - Geology of
the ...
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... drinking - Piety of the Indians - Ancient Civilization of Tropical America -
Palacaguina - Hospitality of the Mestizos Curious Custom at the Festival at
Condego - Cross Range between Segovia and Matagalpa - Sontuli - Birds '
Nests .
... drinking - Piety of the Indians - Ancient Civilization of Tropical America -
Palacaguina - Hospitality of the Mestizos Curious Custom at the Festival at
Condego - Cross Range between Segovia and Matagalpa - Sontuli - Birds '
Nests .
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... but , though entirely without drainage it is noted for its healthiness ; whilst a
little lower down the coast the town of Maceio , situated : about sixty feet above
the sea , surrounded by undulating ranges and with a good natural drainage is
much ...
... but , though entirely without drainage it is noted for its healthiness ; whilst a
little lower down the coast the town of Maceio , situated : about sixty feet above
the sea , surrounded by undulating ranges and with a good natural drainage is
much ...
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ranges and with a good natural drainage is much more unhealthy , fevers being
very prevalent . As at Greytown so at Pernambuco , the trade winds blow with
much regularity , and there are no hills nor hollows to interfere with the
movements ...
ranges and with a good natural drainage is much more unhealthy , fevers being
very prevalent . As at Greytown so at Pernambuco , the trade winds blow with
much regularity , and there are no hills nor hollows to interfere with the
movements ...
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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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