"Estancia" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... pra, Y un punto sin sentido se qued; Mas luego valeroso se repara, Abri los ojos y de pie se alz; Y fu el primer objeto en que pensara [1345] La blanca dama, y alredor mir, Y al pie de un triste monumento hallla Sentada en medio de la estancia, sola. ...
— El Estudiante de Salamanca and Other Selections • George Tyler Northup
... be more than one in six. Now in South America, where the herds are half-wild, and therefore offer a nearly fair standard of comparison, according to Azara the natural increase of the cattle on an estancia is from one-third to one-fourth of the total number, or one in between three and four; and this, no doubt, applies exclusively to adult animals fit for consumption. Hence the half-wild British cattle which ...
— The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume II (of 2) • Charles Darwin
... never imagining that Paganel was hanging on to him. A general and hearty hand-shaking followed, and everyone rejoiced at seeing their faithful guide again. Then the Patagonian led the way into the HANGAR of a deserted ESTANCIA, where there was a good, blazing fire to warm them, and a substantial meal of fine, juicy slices of venison soon broiling, of which they did not leave a crumb. When their minds had calmed down a little, and they ...
— In Search of the Castaways • Jules Verne |
