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Tangweera : life and adventures among gentle savages /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Austin :
University of Texas Press,
©1989.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.