The Naturalist in NicaraguaJ. M. Dent & Sons, 1911 - 306 pages |
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Page 37
... lake about which I had heard so much . To the north - west a great sheet of quiet water extended as far as the eye could reach , with islands here and there , and - the central figure in every view of the lake — the great conical peak ...
... lake about which I had heard so much . To the north - west a great sheet of quiet water extended as far as the eye could reach , with islands here and there , and - the central figure in every view of the lake — the great conical peak ...
Page 258
... Lake of Masaya - The volcano of Masaya- Origin of the lake basin . THE road passed along a sandy ridge only a little elevated above the waters of the lake , and the ground on both sides was submerged . As we travelled on we were often ...
... Lake of Masaya - The volcano of Masaya- Origin of the lake basin . THE road passed along a sandy ridge only a little elevated above the waters of the lake , and the ground on both sides was submerged . As we travelled on we were often ...
Page 265
Thomas Belt. Lake of Masaya 265 lake and covered the old precipitous cliffs on that side are plainly visible . The cliff encircles the whole lake , excepting where concealed by the recent lava overflow . At the time of the conquest of ...
Thomas Belt. Lake of Masaya 265 lake and covered the old precipitous cliffs on that side are plainly visible . The cliff encircles the whole lake , excepting where concealed by the recent lava overflow . At the time of the conquest of ...
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