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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One day when watching a small column of these ants, I placed a little stone on
one of them to secure it. The next that approached, as soon as it discovered its
situation, ran backwards in an agitated manner, and soon communicated the ...
One day when watching a small column of these ants, I placed a little stone on
one of them to secure it. The next that approached, as soon as it discovered its
situation, ran backwards in an agitated manner, and soon communicated the ...
Page 32
He showed to me pieces of cordage, pottery, and stone implements brought
down by the rubber men from the wild Indians of the Rio Frio. Castillo is one of
the centres of the rubber trade. Parties of men are here fitted out with canoes and
...
He showed to me pieces of cordage, pottery, and stone implements brought
down by the rubber men from the wild Indians of the Rio Frio. Castillo is one of
the centres of the rubber trade. Parties of men are here fitted out with canoes and
...
Page 40
... on account of the swamps and rivers in their way, and after wandering about
the woods for some time were recaptured. I saw the lad soon after he was taken
the Second time. He had been a month in the woods, Ch. III.] STONE-HATCHETS
.
... on account of the swamps and rivers in their way, and after wandering about
the woods for some time were recaptured. I saw the lad soon after he was taken
the Second time. He had been a month in the woods, Ch. III.] STONE-HATCHETS
.
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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 Thomas Belt. Ch. III.] STONE-
HATCHETS.
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 Thomas Belt. Ch. III.] STONE-
HATCHETS.
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Some rude portions of stone statues that have been found in the neighbourhood
are also preserved in the town. The Spaniards called the town San Sebastian ;
but the more ancient name is likely to prevail, notwithstanding that in all official ...
Some rude portions of stone statues that have been found in the neighbourhood
are also preserved in the town. The Spaniards called the town San Sebastian ;
but the more ancient name is likely to prevail, notwithstanding that in all official ...
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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 |
| Publisher | J. Murray, 1874 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 5 okt. 2017 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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