Notes of a Naturalist in South AmericaK. Paul, Trench & Company, 1887 - 416 стор. |
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... region so abounding in sources of enjoyment and interest . world where , in the same short space of time , a traveller can view so many varied and impressive aspects of nature ; while he whose attention is mainly given to the progress ...
... region so abounding in sources of enjoyment and interest . world where , in the same short space of time , a traveller can view so many varied and impressive aspects of nature ; while he whose attention is mainly given to the progress ...
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... region described in this volume ; I shall be content if it should be found that I have suggested trains of thought that may lead others to valuable results . I venture , indeed , to believe that the argument adduced in the sixth chapter ...
... region described in this volume ; I shall be content if it should be found that I have suggested trains of thought that may lead others to valuable results . I venture , indeed , to believe that the argument adduced in the sixth chapter ...
Сторінка xi
... region — Climate of the Cordillera — Remarks on the Andean flora - Return to Lima - Visit to a sugar - plantation -Condition of Peru - Prospect of anarchy ... CHAPTER III . Voyage from Callao to Valparaiso — Arica - Tocopilla — Scenery ...
... region — Climate of the Cordillera — Remarks on the Andean flora - Return to Lima - Visit to a sugar - plantation -Condition of Peru - Prospect of anarchy ... CHAPTER III . Voyage from Callao to Valparaiso — Arica - Tocopilla — Scenery ...
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... ° until , some three weeks later , off the Peruvian coast , we met the cold antarctic current which plays so great a part in the meteorology of that region . We were now in the regular track of the north - east trade wind , and my mind.
... ° until , some three weeks later , off the Peruvian coast , we met the cold antarctic current which plays so great a part in the meteorology of that region . We were now in the regular track of the north - east trade wind , and my mind.
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... region where the energy of vegetation is so marvellous , must have cost an immense amount of labour , and to keep the line open , if that be found expedient , will demand no small yearly expenditure . There is here , properly speaking ...
... region where the energy of vegetation is so marvellous , must have cost an immense amount of labour , and to keep the line open , if that be found expedient , will demand no small yearly expenditure . There is here , properly speaking ...
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