Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. "Beagle" Round the World, Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, Объемы 1-2Harper & Brothers, 1846 - Всего страниц: 336 |
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... plain which we crossed , a few stunted aca- cias were growing ; their tops had been bent by the steady trade - wind , in a singular manner - some of them even at right angles to their trunks . The di- rection of the branches was exactly ...
... plain which we crossed , a few stunted aca- cias were growing ; their tops had been bent by the steady trade - wind , in a singular manner - some of them even at right angles to their trunks . The di- rection of the branches was exactly ...
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... plain , and round the central house are the huts of the negroes . These , from their regular form and position , reminded me of the drawings of the Hottentot habitations in South- ern Africa . As the moon rose early , we deter- mined to ...
... plain , and round the central house are the huts of the negroes . These , from their regular form and position , reminded me of the drawings of the Hottentot habitations in South- ern Africa . As the moon rose early , we deter- mined to ...
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... plain exactly the appearance of the mud volcanoes at Jorullo , as figured by Humboldt . We arrived at Engenhodo after it was dark , having been ten hours on horse- back . I never ceased , during the whole journey , to be surprised at ...
... plain exactly the appearance of the mud volcanoes at Jorullo , as figured by Humboldt . We arrived at Engenhodo after it was dark , having been ten hours on horse- back . I never ceased , during the whole journey , to be surprised at ...
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... plain , not far from the coast . I no- ticed that each time the horse put its foot on the fine silicious sand , a gentle chirping noise was pro- duced . On the third day we took a different line , and passed through the gay little ...
... plain , not far from the coast . I no- ticed that each time the horse put its foot on the fine silicious sand , a gentle chirping noise was pro- duced . On the third day we took a different line , and passed through the gay little ...
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... plain , and is surrounded by low rocky mountains . It is of the usual symmetrical form ; and with its whitewashed church standing in the centre , had rather a pretty appearance . The outskirting houses rose out of the plain like ...
... plain , and is surrounded by low rocky mountains . It is of the usual symmetrical form ; and with its whitewashed church standing in the centre , had rather a pretty appearance . The outskirting houses rose out of the plain like ...
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animals appearance Archipelago atolls Bahia Blanca Banda Oriental barrier-reefs Beagle birds Buenos Ayres Cape Captain Fitz Roy capybara cattle Chile Chiloe cliffs climate coast colour common Copiapó coral Cordillera covered curious distance eggs extreme feet forest Fuegians Gauchos genus greater number guanaco habits head heard height hills horses hundred Indians inhabitants insects island islets Jemmy Button killed kind land lazo legs living Macrauchenia miles Monte Video morning mountains nearly nest never night observed ocean ostrich Pampas party passed Patagonia plain plants Plata Porto Praya probably quadrupeds rain reef remarkable resemble Rio Negro river road rock round salt scarcely seen shells shore side South America southern species spider stones Strait of Magellan stream surface thick Tierra del Fuego tion trees tribe valley vegetation Voyage whole wild wind wood yards
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Стр. 284 - At present, even a piece of cloth given to one is torn into shreds and distributed; and no one individual becomes richer than another. On the other hand, it is difficult to understand how a chief can arise till there is property of some sort by which he might manifest his superiority and increase his power. I believe, in this extreme part of South America, man exists in a lower state of improvement than in any other part of the world.
Стр. 251 - When we were on shore the party looked rather alarmed, but continued talking and making gestures with great rapidity. It was without exception the most curious and interesting spectacle I ever beheld: I could not have believed how wide was the difference between savage and civilised man: it is greater than between a wild and domesticated animal, inasmuch as in man there is a greater power of improvement.
Стр. 21 - In England, any person fond of natural history enjoys in his walks a great advantage, by always having something to attract his attention ; but in these fertile climates, teeming with life, the attractions are so numerous that he is scarcely able to walk at all.
Стр. 204 - None can reply— all seems eternal now. The wilderness has a mysterious tongue Which teaches awful doubt,— or faith so mild, So solemn, so serene, that Man may be, But for such faith, with Nature reconciled. Thou hast a voice, great Mountain, to repeal Large codes of fraud and woe; not understood By all, but which the wise and great and good Interpret, or make felt, or deeply feel.