Nicaragua
Nicaragua by E. G. (Ephraim George) Squier is available here as the complete text, split into 1522 reading sections of 5 sentences, each with audio and tap-to-define vocabulary.
Nicaragua by E. G. (Ephraim George) Squier. Complete source text from Project Gutenberg eBook #76906.
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- Chapter I
- Chapter II The Magnates of San Juan—Captain Samuel Shepherd—Royal
- Chapter III San Carlos—Dinner at the Commandante’s—Introduction to
- Chapter IV Discovery of Nicaragua in 1522; Gil Gonzales de Avila,
- Chapter V Narrative Continued—Arrival of the General-in-Chief—The
- Chapter VI The Vicinity of Leon—The Bishop’s Baths—Fuenta de
- Chapter VII The Priesthood in Nicaragua—Decline in the Influence of
- Chapter VIII Visit to Pensacola—Discovery of Monuments—Search for
- Chapter IX
- Chapter X The Brig Francis—Departure from New York—San Domingo—The
- Chapter XI
- Chapter XII San Carlos—Dinner at the Commandante’s—Introduction to
- Chapter XIII Reception-Day—General Respect and Admiration for the
- Chapter XIV
- Chapter XV Magnificent Views of Scenery—“Relox del Sol”—John
- Chapter XVI
- Chapter XVII Antiquities—Ancient Statue in the Grand Plaza—Monuments
- Chapter XVIII
- Chapter XIX
- Chapter XX Second Antiquarian Expedition—The Shores of Lake
- Chapter XXI Visit to Pensacola—Discovery of Monuments—Search for
- Chapter XXII Return to Granada—A Ball in Honor of “El
- Chapter XXIII Christmas—Nacimientos—The Cathedral on Christmas
- Chapter XXIV The “Paseo al Mar”—Preparations for the Annual Visit to
- Chapter XXV Departure for San Lorenzo—Morning Scenes—Novel
- Chapter XXVI
- Chapter XXVII
- Chapter XXVIII
- Chapter XXIX
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