Of the various Temperatures of the Air, and other
peculiarities of the Climate of Paraguay 247
Of certain Wild Beasts; the Tiger, Lion, Anta,
Tamandua, Huanaco, &c. 251
Of Amphibious Animals; the Crocodile, Seal, Otter,
Capiiguára, Yguanà, &c. 291
Of the more rare Birds, as the Emu, Parrot, Tunca,
Cardinal, &c. 308
Of many Species of Fish unknown to Europe, and of
various Methods of Fishing 333
Of remarkable Trees; the Holy Wood, Guayacàn,
Cedar, Cupaỹ, and of Medicinal Plants; as China
Chinæ, Zarza Parrilla, Rhubarb, Sassafràs, &c. 349
Of the Productions of America; the Mandioc,
Sugar-cane, Cotton, Rice, &c. 389