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 FormsJ. Murray, 1874 - 403 pages |
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Page 26
... covered one up with a piece of clay , leaving only the ends of its antennæ projecting . It was soon discovered by its fellows , which set to work immediately , and by biting off pieces of the clay , soon liberated it . Another time I ...
... covered one up with a piece of clay , leaving only the ends of its antennæ projecting . It was soon discovered by its fellows , which set to work immediately , and by biting off pieces of the clay , soon liberated it . Another time I ...
Page 31
... it by which it was commanded . This hill is now cleared of timber and covered with grass , supporting a few cows and a great many goats . In front of the town run the rapids of Cas- tillo , which are difficult to ascend , and as.
... it by which it was commanded . This hill is now cleared of timber and covered with grass , supporting a few cows and a great many goats . In front of the town run the rapids of Cas- tillo , which are difficult to ascend , and as.
Page 43
... covered with dark forests . The lake is too large to be called beautiful , and its vast extent and the mere glimpses of its limits and cloud- capped peaks appeal to the imagination rather than to the eye . At this end of the lake the ...
... covered with dark forests . The lake is too large to be called beautiful , and its vast extent and the mere glimpses of its limits and cloud- capped peaks appeal to the imagination rather than to the eye . At this end of the lake the ...
Page 50
... covering the whole face of the rock . 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 ...
... covering the whole face of the rock . 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 ...
Page 52
... covered with low trees and brushwood . Here the Spaniards were attacked in the night - time by the Rio Mico Indians , and all of them killed , excepting the young women , who were carried off into captivity , and the place has ever ...
... covered with low trees and brushwood . Here the Spaniards were attacked in the night - time by the Rio Mico Indians , and all of them killed , excepting the young women , who were carried off into captivity , and the place has ever ...
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