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1 online resource (xxi, 318 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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9. Charming the wind-Smoo Indians-' Thunder's mooring-post '- Piakos-Maya-Story-telling- Night scene -- Sucked by bats-jagu ar adventure |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages xiii-xiv) and index |
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Print version record |
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Bell, C. Napier (Charles Napier), 1835-1906.
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SUBJECT |
Bell, C. Napier (Charles Napier), 1835-1906 fast |
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Miskito Indians -- Social life and customs
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British -- Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) -- Biography
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
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British
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Travel
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Erlebnisbericht
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Dagelijks leven.
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Mosquito.
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Mískito (Indiens) -- Moeurs et coutumes.
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Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) -- Description and travel
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Central America -- Mosquitia
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Côte des Mosquitos (Nicaragua) -- Descriptions et voyages.
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Misquito.
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Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780292769762 |
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0292769768 |
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