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Page 187
We passed a village called Apanás and then struck across the plains , and on the
other side reached low flat - topped ranges covered with small trees and
brushwood , amongst which were many clearings well fenced and planted with
maize .
We passed a village called Apanás and then struck across the plains , and on the
other side reached low flat - topped ranges covered with small trees and
brushwood , amongst which were many clearings well fenced and planted with
maize .
Page 229
Eight leagues from Matagalpa we reached the small town of Tierrabona , where ,
as the name implies , the land is very good . Every house had an enclosure
around it , planted with maize and beans : and though it was evident that the land
...
Eight leagues from Matagalpa we reached the small town of Tierrabona , where ,
as the name implies , the land is very good . Every house had an enclosure
around it , planted with maize and beans : and though it was evident that the land
...
Page 286
The most certain way to catch them in the dark is to move the outstretched finger
cautiously towards where one is felt , until a safe striking distance is reached . But
what is the use of killing one when they are in myriads ? None whatever ...
The most certain way to catch them in the dark is to move the outstretched finger
cautiously towards where one is felt , until a safe striking distance is reached . But
what is the use of killing one when they are in myriads ? None whatever ...
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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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