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Page 109
Cattle Pasture 109 a viscid fluid to the distance of about three inches , which
stiffens on exposure to the air to the consistency of a spider's web , but stronger .
With this it can envelop and capture its prey , just as a fowler throws his net over a
...
Cattle Pasture 109 a viscid fluid to the distance of about three inches , which
stiffens on exposure to the air to the consistency of a spider's web , but stronger .
With this it can envelop and capture its prey , just as a fowler throws his net over a
...
Page 220
The lower part of the range was covered with trees of various kinds , but none of
them growing to a great height ; higher up we reached the sighing pine trees ,
and higher still , the hills were covered with grass , and supported herds of cattle .
The lower part of the range was covered with trees of various kinds , but none of
them growing to a great height ; higher up we reached the sighing pine trees ,
and higher still , the hills were covered with grass , and supported herds of cattle .
Page 251
flew in small flocks amongst the bushes ; and the “ sanaté ” ( Quiscalus ) was
busy amongst the cattle . Their usual plan of operations is for a pair of them to
accompany one of the cattle , one on each side , watching for grasshoppers and
other ...
flew in small flocks amongst the bushes ; and the “ sanaté ” ( Quiscalus ) was
busy amongst the cattle . Their usual plan of operations is for a pair of them to
accompany one of the cattle , one on each side , watching for grasshoppers and
other ...
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Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
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