AUTHOR OF "THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO," "THE GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF ANIMALS," London: MACMILLAN AND CO. 1878. [The Right of Translation and Reproduction is Reserved.] MUSEUMS 5-31-83 2206274 7-28-83 THE TROPICS. LAND of the Sun! where joyous green-robed Spring But bird and insect ever on the wing, Flitting 'mid forest glades and tangled bowers, Through all the circling year call forth the flowers. Here graceful palms, here luscious fruits have birth ; Sweet canes, and wondrous gums, and odorous spice; And broad-leaved Plantain, pride of Tropic lands. |