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At some parts they had already commenced cutting down trees for fresh clearings
; these would be burnt in April , and the maize sown the following month , in the
usual primitive way , just as it was in Mexico before and at the Spanish conquest
...
At some parts they had already commenced cutting down trees for fresh clearings
; these would be burnt in April , and the maize sown the following month , in the
usual primitive way , just as it was in Mexico before and at the Spanish conquest
...
Page 45
66 Maize and Mandioca Eaters 45 June these are weeded out ; the success of
the crop greatly depending upon the thoroughness with which this is done . In
July each plant has produced two or three ears ; and before the grain is set these
are ...
66 Maize and Mandioca Eaters 45 June these are weeded out ; the success of
the crop greatly depending upon the thoroughness with which this is done . In
July each plant has produced two or three ears ; and before the grain is set these
are ...
Page 46
It is likely that these maize - eating peoples belonged to closely affiliated races .
In the West India Islands they occupied most of Cuba and Hayti ; but from Porto
Rico southwards the islands were people by the warlike Caribs , who harassed
the ...
It is likely that these maize - eating peoples belonged to closely affiliated races .
In the West India Islands they occupied most of Cuba and Hayti ; but from Porto
Rico southwards the islands were people by the warlike Caribs , who harassed
the ...
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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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