Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in Africa: From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time: with Illustrations of the Geology, Mineralogy and ZoologyOliver & Boyd, 1830 - 503 pàgines |
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... Ground recommended- Rivers South African Lakes - South African Springs- Remarks on the Importance of a Knowledge of the Na- tural History and Chemical Composition of Springs— Geology of Caffraria , Natal , & c . - Conclusion , ... Page ...
... Ground recommended- Rivers South African Lakes - South African Springs- Remarks on the Importance of a Knowledge of the Na- tural History and Chemical Composition of Springs— Geology of Caffraria , Natal , & c . - Conclusion , ... Page ...
Pàgina xvi
... the Rhinoceros ; -to the right , the Hippopotamus and Orang - outang . In the centre back - ground , the Gi- raffe ; -to the left , Antelopes and Zebra ,. ..395 DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE IN AFRICA . CHAPTER I. General View.
... the Rhinoceros ; -to the right , the Hippopotamus and Orang - outang . In the centre back - ground , the Gi- raffe ; -to the left , Antelopes and Zebra ,. ..395 DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE IN AFRICA . CHAPTER I. General View.
Pàgina 4
... ground is covered as with a deluge , and the dry beds of the rivulets are converted into tor- rents ; yet so intense are the sun's rays , that the mois- ture thus lavished upon the surface is quickly dried up . Great rivers which ...
... ground is covered as with a deluge , and the dry beds of the rivulets are converted into tor- rents ; yet so intense are the sun's rays , that the mois- ture thus lavished upon the surface is quickly dried up . Great rivers which ...
Pàgina 5
... ground " which has been traced over a large portion of the waste . Vegetable life , in consequence of this absence of moisture , is scantily diffused over a great extent of the continent . In the heart of the mountains , how- ever , and ...
... ground " which has been traced over a large portion of the waste . Vegetable life , in consequence of this absence of moisture , is scantily diffused over a great extent of the continent . In the heart of the mountains , how- ever , and ...
Pàgina 8
... grounds , and almost equals the elephant in strength and defensive powers , but wants his stature , his dignity , and his wisdom . The single or double horn with which he defends himself 8 NATURAL FEATURES OF AFRICA .
... grounds , and almost equals the elephant in strength and defensive powers , but wants his stature , his dignity , and his wisdom . The single or double horn with which he defends himself 8 NATURAL FEATURES OF AFRICA .
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