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Page 109
... latter grows in tufts , rising to a height of four to five feet . Both are greatly liked by cattle and mules ; large bundles were cut every day for the latter whilst they were at work on the tramway , and they kept in good condition on ...
... latter grows in tufts , rising to a height of four to five feet . Both are greatly liked by cattle and mules ; large bundles were cut every day for the latter whilst they were at work on the tramway , and they kept in good condition on ...
Page 131
... latter had been protruding . The eyes were in good preservation , prominent , and with the eyeballs pro- jecting . Around the head was an ornamented circlet , like a crown . The arms were laid over the breast , and were con- tinued ...
... latter had been protruding . The eyes were in good preservation , prominent , and with the eyeballs pro- jecting . Around the head was an ornamented circlet , like a crown . The arms were laid over the breast , and were con- tinued ...
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... latter as supplying the ants with food , and I did not examine a sufficient number of pouches to determine whether they were constant occupants of the nests or not . My subsequent experience with the Cecropia trees would lead me to ...
... latter as supplying the ants with food , and I did not examine a sufficient number of pouches to determine whether they were constant occupants of the nests or not . My subsequent experience with the Cecropia trees would lead me to ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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