in his “Geology of British Guiana,” says that it rises in the “Merumé
mountains, part of the Pacaraima group, at a height of 2,400 feet above
the sea, near the 60th degree of west longitude; it runs eastward for
some miles, curving round to the south in 68° 8´ 30´´ west longitude, and
5° 34´ 23´´ north latitude, and descends to a level of 2,000 feet. From
this it flows in a tortuous course in a west-north-west direction to the
Cako river mouth, in 60° 44´ west and 5° 47´ 11´´ north, being joined on
the way by numerous large tributaries, and descending by a set of high
falls at Chi-chi to a level of 1,400 feet above the sea. Flowing smoothly
along at this altitude in a north-north-west direction to Sericoeng, it
is precipitated down a succession of lofty falls, occupying a distance
of eight miles to a level of 500 feet. Passing along at this level with
a north-north-east course, it plunges over two more sets of falls to a
height of 150 feet, and, emerging from the sandstone mountains in 6° 26´
14´´ north latitude, turns suddenly to the east-north-east for a distance
of 105 miles to Teboco cataract, passing on the way near the foot of the
Merumé mountains, 20 miles to the northward of its source.”
[68] The “lucanani,” or sun-fish, so called from a golden ring in its
tail, weighs five or six pounds, and its flesh is by many preferred to
that of the pacu. A peculiarity in the habits of this fish is that, when
the young—which always swim near the mother—are in danger, the mother
opens her mouth and they all rush in.
[69] During our journey the principal butterflies that we noticed were as
follows:—
“Morpho Adonis,” of the most brilliant azure blue.
“Urania Leilus,” with black velvet ground and golden green bands of a
silky lustre, and black tail.
“Marius Thetis,” tawny, with narrow black lines.
“Erycina Octavius,” dark bands and crimson spots, long black tail with
crimson patch.
“Papilio Æneas,” velvet black wings, with red patch in middle of hinder
wing, upper wings with large green spot.
“Papilio Sinon,” black wings with pale green bands.
“Callidryas Eubule,” surface of wings a fine yellow.
“Vanessa Amathea,” dark brown surface, with broad band of deep red across
centre of wings, which are edged with white spots.
“Heliconia Cynisca,” surface deep black, red at base of upper wings,
under wings with red stripes.
[70] Buprestis gigas.
[71] The “kanaima” is a secret murderer who performs his work generally
by poison.
[72] The “peaiman” is the sorcerer and doctor of the tribe.
[73] The “didi” is supposed to be a wild man of the woods, possessed of
immense strength and covered with hair.
[74] Tinamus Brasiliensis.
[75] Odontophorus Guianensis.
[76] Brownea racemosa.
[77] Ardea cocoi.
[78] Ardea myrticorax.
[79] Procnias carunculata.
[80] “Amblyornis inornata.” Dr. Beccari, the well-known Italian
naturalist, in describing the home of this species of paradise-bird says:
“Directly in front of its cabin is a level space occupying a superficies
about as large as that of the structure itself, which has a diameter of
about a metre. It is a small lawn of soft moss, all transported thither,
kept smooth and clean and free from grass, weeds, stones, and other
objects not in harmony with its design. Over this graceful green carpet
are scattered flowers and fruit of brilliant colours in such a manner
that they really present the appearance of an elegant little garden.
After these objects have been exposed for some time, and have lost their
freshness, they are taken from their abode and thrown away, and are
replaced by others.”
[81] Felis onca.
[82] The hammocks of Indians are invariably of a greasy red colour from
contact with their painted bodies.
[83] Icica heptaphylla.
[84] I use the expression “Venezuelan side” because of our own idea
of the national boundaries, but the Venezuelans claim as theirs the
territory stretching east as far as the Essequibo river, and south to
Brazil almost to the River Parima.
[85] Janipha Coeflingo.
[86] Psophia crepitans.
[87] Anas moschata.
[88] Ampelis cotinga.
[89] Cyperus alternifolius.
[90] Lacythis ollaris.
[91] Carapa Guianensis.
[92] Cyphorinus cantans.
[93] I have adhered to the spelling of Roraima as laid down by Sir R.
Schomburgh and Mr. Barrington Brown, but the natives certainly pronounce
the “ai” in the same way that they pronounce the i in Marima, _i.e._
Mareema. It may be, as in other cases, that different tribes have
different pronunciations of the same name.
[94] Most of these so-called mountains are little more than high hill
ranges, but their excessive steepness and the difficult nature of the
ascent render them far from despicable.
[95] Cladonia reticulata.
[96] The height of Roraima above the sea is about 8000 feet; the
table-land from which it rises being about 3,500 feet above sea level.
[97] Ladenbergia densiflora.
[98] Milvulus forficatus.
[99] Sturnella magna.
[100] Myrmecophaga jubata.
[101] Cleistes rosea.
[102] Stanhopea oculata.
[103] Tillandsia lingulata.
[104] Sobralia Elizabetha.
[105] Thibaudia Pichinchensis.
[106] Waterton, in speaking of the blow-pipe says that this extraordinary
tube of death is, perhaps, one of the greatest natural curiosities of
Guiana. The amazingly long reed of which it is composed grows hollow
without knot or joint. This is called the Ourah. Being of itself too
slender to answer the end of a blow-pipe, a species of Palma is used as a
case in which they put the Ourah. This outer case is called Samourah. The
arrow—poisoned—is from nine to ten inches in length.
[107] Nasua.
[108] The “ha-ha” is a wicker shield, with which the opponents try to
push each other down.
[109] The Monouri ant is used by the Indians as one of the ingredients in
preparing the deadly Wourali poison.
[110] The names of these and the other falls marked in the map were given
to us by Lanceman, who claimed familiarity with all of them.
[111] In the mountainous district of Mérida—another of the States of
Venezuela—the Sierra Nevada peak attains an altitude of nearly 14,000
feet above the sea.
[112] Amongst the few coleoptera that I recognised were those of the
curious genus Brentus and the giant Prionus. There were also brilliant
silver green Curculios, golden green and coppery Buprestidæ, steel blue
Scarabœi glossed with purple, and a few specimens of Phaucus lancifer,
whose golden body was tinged with green and violet.
[113] Tanagra septicolor.
[114] “Amais la libertad? pues—vivais en la campagna.”
[115] Bersimum glactodendron.
[116] Mr. Otis says: “Among the most important concessions by the terms
of this contract was one guaranteeing that all public lands lying on the
line of the road were to be used gratuitously by the Company, also a gift
of 250,000 acres of land, to be selected by the grantees from any public
lands on the Isthmus. Two ports, one on the Atlantic and the other on the
Pacific (which were to be the termini of the road) were to be free ports;
and the privilege was granted of establishing such tolls as the Company
might think proper. The contract was to continue in force for forty-nine
years, subject to the right of New Granada to take possession of the road
at the expiration of twenty years after its completion, on payment of
five millions of dollars; on the expiration of thirty years on payment
of four millions; and at the expiration of forty years on payment of two
millions. Three per cent was to be paid to the New Granada government
upon all dividends declared. The entire work was to be completed within
eight years.”
[117] Crotophaga.
[118] Owing to the rapid decay of the wooden poles which were formerly
used, the chief engineer (Colonel Totten) conceived the idea of moulding
a support of concrete. A small scantling of pitch pine was placed upright
and surrounded by a jointed wooden mould, fifteen inches in diameter
at base, tapering to about eight inches at the top and sunk into the
earth sufficiently for support; this was filled with concrete. When the
mould was removed, it was found firm and strong and well adapted to the
purpose, being perfectly weather and insect proof. These posts have the
appearance of hewn stone.
[119] Peristeria elata.
[120] The author of “Three Years in Chili,” says, “The grass of which
they—Panama hats—are made is found chiefly in the neighbouring province
of San Cristoval. They can be braided only in the night or early in the
morning, as the heat in the day-time renders the grass brittle. It takes
a native about three months to braid one of the finest quality, and I saw
some hats which looked like fine linen, and are valued at fifty dollars
apiece even here.”
[121] Cathartes aura.
[122] “Historical Record upon the Boundaries between the Republic of
Colombia and the Empire of Brazil,” By José M. Quijano Otero.
[123] It seems to have slipped the notice both of the proposers and those
to whom it was proposed, that by no possible means could a line following
the Cuyuni river reach the Roraima range or anywhere near it.—J.W.B.W.
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“This last production of the author of ‘The Crescent and the Cross’
has the same elements of a very wide popularity. It will please its
thousands.”—_Globe._
14. =FAMILY ROMANCE.=
BY SIR BERNARD BURKE, ULSTER KING OF ARMS.
“It were impossible to praise too highly this most interesting
book.”—_Standard._
15. =THE LAIRD OF NORLAW. By MRS. OLIPHANT.=
“The ‘Laird of Norlaw’ fully sustains the author’s high
reputation.”—_Sunday Times._
16. =THE ENGLISHWOMAN IN ITALY.=
“Mrs. Gretton’s book is interesting, and full of opportune
instruction.”—_Times._
17. =NOTHING NEW.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“‘Nothing New’ displays all those superior merits which have made ‘John
Halifax’ one of the most popular works of the day.”—_Post._
18. =FREER’S LIFE OF JEANNE D’ALBRET.=
“Nothing can be more interesting than Miss Freer’s story of the life
of Jeanne D’Albret, and the narrative is as trustworthy as it is
attractive.”—_Post._
19. =THE VALLEY OF A HUNDRED FIRES.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.”
“If asked to classify this work, we should give it a place between ‘John
Halifax’ and ‘The Caxtons.’”—_Standard._
20. =THE ROMANCE OF THE FORUM.=
BY PETER BURKE, SERGEANT AT LAW.
“A work of singular interest, which can never fail to
charm.”—_Illustrated News._
21. =ADELE. By JULIA KAVANAGH.=
“‘Adele’ is the best work we have read by Miss Kavanagh; it is a charming
story full of delicate character-painting.”—_Athenæum._
22. =STUDIES FROM LIFE.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“These ‘Studies from Life’ are remarkable for graphic power and
observation. The book will not diminish the reputation of the
accomplished author.”—_Saturday Review._
23. =GRANDMOTHER’S MONEY.=
“We commend ‘Grandmother’s Money’ to readers in search of a good
novel. The characters are true to human nature, and the story is
interesting.”—_Athenæum._
24. =A BOOK ABOUT DOCTORS.=
BY J. C. JEAFFRESON.
“A delightful book.”—_Athenæum._ “A book to be read and re-read; fit
for the study as well as the drawing-room table and the circulating
library.”—_Lancet._
25. =NO CHURCH.=
“We advise all who have the opportunity to read this book.”—_Athenæum._
26. =MISTRESS AND MAID.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A good wholesome book, gracefully written, and as pleasant to read
as it is instructive.”—_Athenæum._ “A charming tale charmingly
told.”—_Standard._
27. =LOST AND SAVED. By HON. MRS. NORTON.=
“‘Lost and Saved’ will be read with eager interest. It is a vigorous
novel.”—_Times._
“A novel of rare excellence. It is Mrs. Norton’s best prose
work.”—_Examiner._
28. =LES MISERABLES. By VICTOR HUGO.=
AUTHORISED COPYRIGHT ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
“The merits of ‘Les Miserables’ do not merely consist in the conception
of it as a whole; it abounds with details of unequalled beauty. M. Victor
Hugo has stamped upon every page the hall-mark of genius.”—_Quarterly
Review._
29. =BARBARA’S HISTORY. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.=
“It is not often that we light upon a novel of so much merit and interest
as ‘Barbara’s History.’ It is a work conspicuous for taste and literary
culture. It is a very graceful and charming book, with a well-managed
story, clearly-cut characters, and sentiments expressed with an exquisite
elocution. It is a book which the world will like.”—_Times._
30. =LIFE OF THE REV. EDWARD IRVING.=
BY MRS. OLIPHANT.
“A good book on a most interesting theme.”—_Times._
“A truly interesting and most affecting memoir. Irving’s Life ought to
have a niche in every gallery of religious biography. There are few lives
that will be fuller of instruction, interest, and consolation.”—_Saturday
Review._
31. =ST. OLAVE’S.=
“This charming novel is the work of one who possesses a great talent for
writing, as well as experience and knowledge of the world.”—_Athenæum._
32. =SAM SLICK’S AMERICAN HUMOUR.=
“Dip where you will into this lottery of fun, you are sure to draw out a
prize.”—_Post._
33. =CHRISTIAN’S MISTAKE.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A more charming story has rarely been written. Even if tried by the
standard of the Archbishop of York, we should expect that even he would
pronounce ‘Christian’s Mistake’ a novel without a fault.”—_Times._
34. =ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN.=
BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.
“No account of this story would give any idea of the profound interest
that pervades the work from the first page to the last.”—_Athenæum._
35. =AGNES. By MRS. OLIPHANT.=
“‘Agnes’ is a novel superior to any of Mrs. Oliphant’s former
works.”—_Athenæum._
“A story whose pathetic beauty will appeal irresistibly to all
readers.”—_Post._
36. =A NOBLE LIFE.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“This is one of those pleasant tales in which the author of ‘John
Halifax’ speaks out of a generous heart the purest truths of
life.”—_Examiner._
37. =NEW AMERICA. By HEPWORTH DIXON.=
“A very interesting book. Mr. Dixon has written thoughtfully and
well.”—_Times._
“We recommend every one who feels any interest in human nature to read
Mr. Dixon’s very interesting book.”—_Saturday Review._
38. =ROBERT FALCONER.=
BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.
“‘Robert Falconer’ is a work brimful of life and humour and of the
deepest human interest. It is a book to be returned to again and again
for the deep and searching knowledge it evinces of human thoughts and
feelings.”—_Athenæum._
39. =THE WOMAN’S KINGDOM.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“‘The Woman’s Kingdom’ sustains the author’s reputation as a writer of
the purest and noblest kind of domestic stories.”—_Athenæum._
40. =ANNALS OF AN EVENTFUL LIFE.=
BY GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L.
“A racy, well-written, and original novel. The interest never flags. The
whole work sparkles with wit and humour.”—_Quarterly Review._
41. =DAVID ELGINBROD. By GEORGE MAC DONALD.=
“The work of a man of genius. It will attract the highest class of
readers.”—_Times._
42. =A BRAVE LADY.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A very good novel; a thoughtful, well-written book, showing a
tender sympathy with human nature, and permeated by a pure and noble
spirit.”—_Examiner._
43. =HANNAH.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A very pleasant, healthy story, well and artistically told. The book is
sure of a wide circle of readers. The character of Hannah is one of rare
beauty.”—_Standard._
44. =SAM SLICK’S AMERICANS AT HOME.=
“This is one of the most amusing books that we ever read.”—_Standard._
45. =THE UNKIND WORD.=
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“The author of ‘John Halifax’ has written many fascinating stories, but
we can call to mind nothing from her pen that has a more enduring charm
than the graceful sketches in this work.”—_United Service Magazine._
46. =A ROSE IN JUNE. By MRS. OLIPHANT.=
“‘A Rose in June’ is as pretty as its title. The story is one of
the best and most touching which we owe to the industry and talent
of Mrs. Oliphant, and may hold its own with even ‘The Chronicles of
Carlingford.’”—_Times._
47. =MY LITTLE LADY. By E. F. POYNTER.=
“There is a great deal of fascination about this book. The author writes
in a clear, unaffected style; she has a decided gift for depicting
character, while the descriptions of scenery convey a distinct pictorial
impression to the reader.”—_Times._
48. =PHŒBE, JUNIOR. By MRS. OLIPHANT.=
“This novel shows great knowledge of human nature. The interest goes on
growing to the end. Phœbe is excellently drawn.”—_Times._
49. =LIFE OF MARIE ANTOINETTE.=
BY PROFESSOR CHARLES DUKE YONGE.
“A work of remarkable merit and interest, which will, we doubt not,
become the most popular English history of Marie Antoinette.”—_Spectator._
“This book is well written, and of thrilling interest.”—_Academy._