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Author Bell, C. Napier (Charles Napier), 1835-1906.

Title Tangweera : life and adventures among gentle savages / by C. Napier Bell ; introduction by Philip A. Dennis
Published Austin : University of Texas Press, ©1989

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 318 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations
Contents Introduction by Philip A. Dennis; Preface; Introduction; 1. Inhabitants- Habits-Creole language and character -- Mixed breeds-Early recollections-4 Ma Presence'-' T a Tom '- ' Ma Presence' apraying soul-Christmas at Blewfields-' Wakes.'; 2. Danger from tigers-Danger from alligators-Joys and sadness of Blewfields-Eboes in season-Gathering shell-fish-Manatee-Bowmancaters for us-The King and I disport ourselves-Turtle-The rainyseason-Crickey-jeen and butterflies-Thunder, rain and storms-Winged ants and their consumers
3. ' Marching army's ants-' Sheep's head ' fishing-Close of the rainy season-Migratory birds-Wees-Pigeons-Other visitors-Ducks, tealand coots- Resident birds-Fly-catchers, etc. 4. Early adventures-Perilous voyage-On the island-Voyage resumed-The Nile -- Across the bar- Attack on Fort Serapiqui -- Make a 'prize '- Filibuster Walker-Adventures
7. Twaka village- Interview with a cock curassow-News of the day-TheTwakas-Industries and customs- Bathing sports- I go hunting-The hunting-path- Meet two bush nymphs- Dexterity of Indians inthe bush-A view from a hill-A drove of warree-Gathering theslain- Hiring men for mahogany works-We prepare our provisions. 8. Birds of the morning-Shooting the rapids-Tapir yarns-Poultry of thespirits- Clamorous land-rails -- Night on the river-Night talk-Overcome with sleep-Attacked by wasps-Fight with mosquitoes- Insect pests-Goods arrive-Toongla R iver-Alligator yarns
9. Charming the wind-Smoo Indians-' Thunder's mooring-post '- Piakos-Maya-Story-telling- Night scene -- Sucked by bats-jagu ar adventure
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages xiii-xiv) and index
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Subject Bell, C. Napier (Charles Napier), 1835-1906.
SUBJECT Bell, C. Napier (Charles Napier), 1835-1906 fast
Subject Miskito Indians -- Social life and customs
British -- Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) -- Biography
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
British
Travel
Erlebnisbericht
Dagelijks leven.
Mosquito.
Mískito (Indiens) -- Moeurs et coutumes.
SUBJECT Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) -- Description and travel
Subject Central America -- Mosquitia
Côte des Mosquitos (Nicaragua) -- Descriptions et voyages.
Misquito.
Genre/Form Biographies
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780292769762
0292769768