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Page 109
... 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 it without other food ...
... 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 it without other food ...
Page 152
... rising about 300 feet above the top of a hill that it crowns . After descending a long , steep range , we reached , near dusk , a small hut , called Tablasón , and here we determined to pass the night , although the accommodation was ...
... rising about 300 feet above the top of a hill that it crowns . After descending a long , steep range , we reached , near dusk , a small hut , called Tablasón , and here we determined to pass the night , although the accommodation was ...
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... rising as they are heated , when there is no wind blowing , may be due to their viscosity : and this suggestion is correct . That air does not always rise when heated , appears from the hot winds of Australia , which blow from the ...
... rising as they are heated , when there is no wind blowing , may be due to their viscosity : and this suggestion is correct . That air does not always rise when heated , appears from the hot winds of Australia , which blow from the ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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