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... clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to hold up the threatened one out of danger . I was much more surprised with the behaviour of a green , leaf - like locust . This insect stood immovably amongst a host of ...
... clear space within reach to put down another , so as to be able to hold up the threatened one out of danger . I was much more surprised with the behaviour of a green , leaf - like locust . This insect stood immovably amongst a host of ...
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... 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 , when the ...
... 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 , when the ...
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... clear brook ; after crossing this , the ascent of the hill of Peña Blanca begins , and is continuous for about a mile to the top of the rock . The ground was damp , and the forest gloomy , but here and there glimpses of sunshine glanced ...
... clear brook ; after crossing this , the ascent of the hill of Peña Blanca begins , and is continuous for about a mile to the top of the rock . The ground was damp , and the forest gloomy , but here and there glimpses of sunshine glanced ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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