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Page 60
... attacks , and now they are most eagerly sought by them . Amongst introduced trees , some species of even the same genus are more acceptable than others . Thus , in the orange tribe , the lime ( Citrus lemonum ) is less liked than the ...
... attacks , and now they are most eagerly sought by them . Amongst introduced trees , some species of even the same genus are more acceptable than others . Thus , in the orange tribe , the lime ( Citrus lemonum ) is less liked than the ...
Page 63
... attack on the nest or one of the working columns , are seen stalking down with a determined air , as if they would soon ... attacks cannot be warded off . I myself was enabled , by using some of the means mentioned above , to cultivate ...
... attack on the nest or one of the working columns , are seen stalking down with a determined air , as if they would soon ... attacks cannot be warded off . I myself was enabled , by using some of the means mentioned above , to cultivate ...
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... attacks of stronger animals . In the huts of savages dogs are greatly exposed to the attacks of parasitical insects , for vermin generally abound in such localities . Man is the only species amongst the higher primates that lives for ...
... attacks of stronger animals . In the huts of savages dogs are greatly exposed to the attacks of parasitical insects , for vermin generally abound in such localities . Man is the only species amongst the higher primates that lives for ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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