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Page 19
Sometimes as many as five out of its eight legs would be lifted at once , and
whenever an ant approached one of those on which it stood , there was always a
clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to hold up the ...
Sometimes as many as five out of its eight legs would be lifted at once , and
whenever an ant approached one of those on which it stood , there was always a
clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to hold up the ...
Page 65
Should the weather clear up again , these pieces are picked up when nearly
dried , and taken inside ; should the rain , however , continue , they get sodden
down into the ground , and are left there . On the contrary , in dry and hot weather
...
Should the weather clear up again , these pieces are picked up when nearly
dried , and taken inside ; should the rain , however , continue , they get sodden
down into the ground , and are left there . On the contrary , in dry and hot weather
...
Page 110
The path ascends the valley of Santo Domingo , then crosses a range behind a
mine called the “ Consuelo , " enters the forest , descending at first a steep slope
to a clear brook ; after crossing this , the ascent of the hill of Peña Blanca begins ...
The path ascends the valley of Santo Domingo , then crosses a range behind a
mine called the “ Consuelo , " enters the forest , descending at first a steep slope
to a clear brook ; after crossing this , the ascent of the hill of Peña Blanca begins ...
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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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