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Page 109
We planted two kinds of grasses , both of which have been introduced into
Nicaragua within the last twenty years . They are called ... The former is a strong
succulent grass , rooting at the joints ; the latter grows in tufts , rising to a height of
four ...
We planted two kinds of grasses , both of which have been introduced into
Nicaragua within the last twenty years . They are called ... The former is a strong
succulent grass , rooting at the joints ; the latter grows in tufts , rising to a height of
four ...
Page 146
Grass , too , begins to get a hold on the ground ; if it prevails , the Indian , or
Mestizo , does not attempt to grow corn there again , as he knows the grass will
spoil it , and he is too indolent to weed it out . Often , however , the brushwood
has ...
Grass , too , begins to get a hold on the ground ; if it prevails , the Indian , or
Mestizo , does not attempt to grow corn there again , as he knows the grass will
spoil it , and he is too indolent to weed it out . Often , however , the brushwood
has ...
Page 147
But as most of his old clearings get covered with grass , he is continually
encroaching on the edge of the forest , beating it back gradually , but surely ,
towards the north - east . As this process has probably been going on for
thousands of years ...
But as most of his old clearings get covered with grass , he is continually
encroaching on the edge of the forest , beating it back gradually , but surely ,
towards the north - east . As this process has probably been going on for
thousands of years ...
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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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