The Naturalist in Nicaragua: A Narrative of a Residence at the Gold Mines of Chontales; Journeys in the Savannahs and Forests. With Observations on Animals and Plants in Reference to the Theory of Evolution of Living Forms |
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43 CHAPTER W. Geographical position of Santo Domingo—Physical Geography
—The Inhabitants—Mixed Races—Negroes and Indians compared— Women—
Establishment of the Chontales Gold Mining Company —My House and ...
43 CHAPTER W. Geographical position of Santo Domingo—Physical Geography
—The Inhabitants—Mixed Races—Negroes and Indians compared— Women—
Establishment of the Chontales Gold Mining Company —My House and ...
Page xi
CHAPTER WII. xi PAGE Climate of the north-eastern side of Nicaragua—
Excursions around Santo Domingo —The Artigua–Corruption of Ancient Names
— Butterflies, Spiders, and Wasps—Humming-birds, Beetles, and Ants—Plants
and ...
CHAPTER WII. xi PAGE Climate of the north-eastern side of Nicaragua—
Excursions around Santo Domingo —The Artigua–Corruption of Ancient Names
— Butterflies, Spiders, and Wasps—Humming-birds, Beetles, and Ants—Plants
and ...
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358 CHAPTER XXI. Return to Santo Domingo—The Birds of Chontales—The
Insects of Chontales—Mimetic forms— Departure from the Mines—Nicaragua as
a field for Emigration—Journey to Greytown—Return to England . - e o e e - o o .
358 CHAPTER XXI. Return to Santo Domingo—The Birds of Chontales—The
Insects of Chontales—Mimetic forms— Departure from the Mines—Nicaragua as
a field for Emigration—Journey to Greytown—Return to England . - e o e e - o o .
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16 COMMISSIONER's HOUSE AT SANTO DOMINGO 66 NEST OF TEAF-
CUTTING ANT . g e g go 80 SECTION OF MINE SHOWING METHOD OF
EXTRACTING THE ORE g • g 92 QUARTZ-STAMPING MACHINERY . e g e © 93
SECTION OF ...
16 COMMISSIONER's HOUSE AT SANTO DOMINGO 66 NEST OF TEAF-
CUTTING ANT . g e g go 80 SECTION OF MINE SHOWING METHOD OF
EXTRACTING THE ORE g • g 92 QUARTZ-STAMPING MACHINERY . e g e © 93
SECTION OF ...
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... earliest times in America—Separation of the Maize-eating from the Mandioca-
eating Indigenes of America—Tortillas–Sugar-making—Enter the Forest of the
Atlantic Slope—Vegetation of the Forest—Muddy Roads—Arrive at Santo
Domingo ...
... earliest times in America—Separation of the Maize-eating from the Mandioca-
eating Indigenes of America—Tortillas–Sugar-making—Enter the Forest of the
Atlantic Slope—Vegetation of the Forest—Muddy Roads—Arrive at Santo
Domingo ...
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| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua: A Narrative of a Residence at the Gold Mines of Chontales; Journeys in the Savannahs and Forests. With Observations on Animals and Plants in Reference to the Theory of Evolution of Living Forms |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | J. Murray, 1874 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 5 okt. 2017 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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