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Page 105
... maize was collected , and were constructed either of wood or stone . The only entrances or outlets were two windows , one near the base , the other near the top of the building and somewhat larger than the former . The Temazcalli or ...
... maize was collected , and were constructed either of wood or stone . The only entrances or outlets were two windows , one near the base , the other near the top of the building and somewhat larger than the former . The Temazcalli or ...
Page 132
... maize , carved in stone with much delicacy and beauty . From the tombs at Manta and Acatames have been obtained emeralds cut into various shapes , with ac- * Stevenson , vol . i . p . 413. Frezier , 274 . Ulloa , vol . i . pp . 495 ...
... maize , carved in stone with much delicacy and beauty . From the tombs at Manta and Acatames have been obtained emeralds cut into various shapes , with ac- * Stevenson , vol . i . p . 413. Frezier , 274 . Ulloa , vol . i . pp . 495 ...
Page 134
... maize ; seeds of the gourd ; beds or strata of banana leaves ; the bean and quinua deposited in vases ; and mills used to grind the maize . These mills consist of a large stone somewhat hollowed in the middle , and a handle , curved on ...
... maize ; seeds of the gourd ; beds or strata of banana leaves ; the bean and quinua deposited in vases ; and mills used to grind the maize . These mills consist of a large stone somewhat hollowed in the middle , and a handle , curved on ...
Page 135
... maize , is also found in the huacas , preserved in jars . The cotton cloths are often of a very fine texture , ornamented with curious figures interwoven , and dyed with indigo and other colors . † Agriculture and Aqueducts . The ...
... maize , is also found in the huacas , preserved in jars . The cotton cloths are often of a very fine texture , ornamented with curious figures interwoven , and dyed with indigo and other colors . † Agriculture and Aqueducts . The ...
Page 195
... . 250. Henderson's Brazil , pp . 99 , 109 , 305. Arch . Am . , vol . i . p . 378. Adair , p . 182. Charlevoix's Voyage , vol . ii . p . 142. Col- 7. The maize . No fact is more remarkable in HISTORY OF THE RED RACE . 195.
... . 250. Henderson's Brazil , pp . 99 , 109 , 305. Arch . Am . , vol . i . p . 378. Adair , p . 182. Charlevoix's Voyage , vol . ii . p . 142. Col- 7. The maize . No fact is more remarkable in HISTORY OF THE RED RACE . 195.
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