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Page 44
In commencing a clearing , the brushwood is first cut close to the ground , as it
would be difficult to do so after the large trees are felled . The big timber is then
cut down , and in April it is set fire to . All the small wood and leaves burn well ;
but ...
In commencing a clearing , the brushwood is first cut close to the ground , as it
would be difficult to do so after the large trees are felled . The big timber is then
cut down , and in April it is set fire to . All the small wood and leaves burn well ;
but ...
Page 83
I was at first surprised to find that the kinds that frequent open places were not
caught , although they abounded on low white - flowered shrubs close to the
webs ; but , on getting behind them , and trying to frighten them within the silken
curtain ...
I was at first surprised to find that the kinds that frequent open places were not
caught , although they abounded on low white - flowered shrubs close to the
webs ; but , on getting behind them , and trying to frighten them within the silken
curtain ...
Page 179
Matagalpa is built close to the river , on a rocky surface , with stony knolls rising
up in some parts amongst the houses . It contains three churches , and the usual
large square or plaza . Around , the country appeared very dry and barren , and ...
Matagalpa is built close to the river , on a rocky surface , with stony knolls rising
up in some parts amongst the houses . It contains three churches , and the usual
large square or plaza . Around , the country appeared very dry and barren , and ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua 651. number of Everyman's Library 651. number of Everyman's library: Science |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | J. M. Dent, 1911 |
| Original from | UC Southern Regional Library Facility |
| Digitized | 16 dets. 2014 |
| Length | 306 pages |
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