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Page 44
In commencing a clearing , the brushwood is first cut close to the ground , as it
would be difficult to do so after the large trees are felled . The big timber is then
cut down , and in April it is set fire to . All the small wood and leaves burn well ;
but ...
In commencing a clearing , the brushwood is first cut close to the ground , as it
would be difficult to do so after the large trees are felled . The big timber is then
cut down , and in April it is set fire to . All the small wood and leaves burn well ;
but ...
Page 65
These they open out or close up , apparently to keep up a regular degree of
temperature below . The great care they take that the pieces of leaves they carry
into the nest should be neither too dry nor too damp , is also consistent with the
idea ...
These they open out or close up , apparently to keep up a regular degree of
temperature below . The great care they take that the pieces of leaves they carry
into the nest should be neither too dry nor too damp , is also consistent with the
idea ...
Page 85
I was at first surprised to find that the kinds that frequent open places were not
caught , although they abounded on low white - flowered shrubs close to the
webs ; but , on getting behind them , and trying to frighten them within the silken
curtain ...
I was at first surprised to find that the kinds that frequent open places were not
caught , although they abounded on low white - flowered shrubs close to the
webs ; but , on getting behind them , and trying to frighten them within the silken
curtain ...
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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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