Tangweera: Life and Adventures Among Gentle Savages
1899; Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland; Volume: 29; Issue: 3/4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/2843054
ISSN2397-2564
Autores Tópico(s)Historical Studies in Central America
Resumo* Introduction. The tribes-Arrival of negroes-Mortality among the aborigines-An abandoned dependency of Britain-Clayton-Bulwer Treaty-Mosquito Shore a bone of contention-Two hundred years' history of a brave people-Report of Don Carlos Marenco-Recommends great warlike preparations-Treaty misunderstood by Ministers-Mosquito Shore a British colony-Mosquito men volunteer to join Nelson-Fort Dalling abandoned-Colonists appeal for help to Mosquito men-Disastrous evacuation of the colony-Mosquito Indians maintain dominion-Superintendent of Honduras crowns a Mosquito King-British officials appointed * Chapter I. Inhabitants-Habits-Creole language and character-Mixed breeds-Early recollections-'Ma Presence'-'Ta Tom'-'Ma Presence' a praying soul-Christmas at Blewfields-'Wakes' * Chapter II. Danger from tigers-Danger from alligators-Joys and sadness of Blewfields-Eboes in season-Gathering shellfish-Manatee-Bowman caters for us-The King and I disport ourselves-Turtle-The rainy season-Crickey-jeen and butterflies-Thunder, rain and storms-Winged ants and their consumers * Chapter III. 'Marching army' ants-'Sheep's head' fishing-Close of rainy season-Migratory birds-Wees-Pigeons-Other visitors-Ducks, teal and coots-Resident birds-Fly-catchers, etc. * Chapter IV. Early adventures-Perilous voyage-On the island-Voyage resumed-The Nile-Across the bar-Attack on Fort Serapiqui-Make a 'prize'-Filibuster Walker-Adventures * Chapter V. Our voyage up the coast to the Toongla River-The Pearl Keys-Sleeping at sea-The creek-Quamwatla-Mosquito Indians-Absence of men-Arrival of the absent-Feuds and sentiments-Names and loves-Lovesongs-Death and dirge songs-Feast of the dead-Suicides-Drinking-Native doctors * Chapter VI. Voyage up Twaka River-Lower River-Sickness and superstition-Sailing in a pitpan-Camping in the rain-All night in a canoe in the rain-Attempted suicide-Voyage continued-Flood in Twaka River-Camp in flooded bush-Hunting on the way-Cruelties of shooting monkeys-On the journey again-Flood subsiding-Hunting and shooting-Boy in a nightmare-Monkeys-Wowlas-Superstitions-Boat-bill herons-The falls on the Twaka-News on the sandbanks * Chapter VII. Twaka village-Interview with a cock curassow-News of the day-The Twakas-Industries and customs-Bathing sports-I go hunting-The hunting-path-Meet two bush nymphs-Dexterity of Indians in the bush-A view from a hill-A drove of warree-Gathering the slam-Hiring men for mahogany works-We prepare our provisions * Chapter VIII. Birds of the morning-Shooting the rapids-Tapir yarns-Poultry of the spirits-Clamorous landrails-Night on the river-Night talk-Overcome with sleep-Attacked by wasps-Fight with mosquitoes-Insect pests-Goods arrive-Toongla River-Alligator yarns * Chapter IX. Charming the wind-Smoo Indians-'Thunder's mooring-post'-Piakos-Maya-Story-telling-Night scene-Sucked by bats-Jaguar adventure * Chapter X. Proceed up the river-Lazy voyage-Small village-Hospitality-Hunting warree-Carrying the game out-Feasting and stories of the hunt-Sentimental reveries-A fishing journey * Chapter XI. Cupid-Drift down the river-Howling monkey killed-Yowya Creek: beauties of the forest-Sleep on a tomagoff-Wakna Creek: camping-A tapir-Morning start-A jaguar-A pretty waterfall-Our head camp * Chapter XII. Our work-Mahogany-cutting-Pleasures of evening at Camp-Mahogany-Truck-passes-Log-driving * Chapter XIII. Dry weather-Our women-Our hunters-The puma-Monkeys-Eagles-Hawks-Owls-Goatsuckers-Pickwa * Chapter XIV. King vulture-Curassow-Quam-'Sun-down' partridge-Quail-Twee-Woodpeckers-Red-rump blackbirds-Peetooyoola-Formicivora-Wagtails-Warree-yoola legend-Alwaney, the thunder-god-Pursued by a snake-A snake in the canoe-Boas-Quash * Chapter XV. Von Tempsky left alone-Up Wajaia Creek-Bees-Hauling out logs-Down creek-Left behind-Rescue and 'chaff'-Sookia doctor * Chapter XVI. Rainy season commences-Go out to main river-Wading through the bush-Swimming the flooded river-Country flooded-Fever and ague-Great green macaw-Paroquets-Indian dress and ornaments-Yellowtails-Toucans-Peeakos-Ooruk-Pillis-Swallows-Wild chocolate-Plants, flowers, and fruit-Adventure with an ant-eater * Chapter XVII. Industrious women-Family life-Women left alone-Egg harvest-Alligators as playthings-Trade and commerce-Race differences-Daily occupations * Chapter XVIII. The King and I grow up-We visit his relations-Keys-Turtle-fishing-Pleasant hours on coral keys-Duck-warra-Oopla smalkaya-Sermon of the teacher-Its application-Love for mothers * Chapter XIX. Inland Duckwarra-Savannas and their occupants-Raccoons-Flies-Mosquitoes-Ticks-Jiggers-Heavy weather at sea-Rescued * Chapter XX. Gracias a Dios-Turtle-tax hunting-The King's second sister-Up the Wanx River * Chapter XXI. Reception by Queen-Dowager-Cattle hunting-Fording the river-Fly-catchers-Swifts-Bathing-Jaguars-Farewell * Appendix A * Appendix B * Appendix C * Appendix D * Index
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