Sefior Don JOSE C. ZELEDON 



San Jose, Costa Rica 



True and steadfast friend for more than two-score years; 

 host, guide, and companion on excursions among the 

 glorious forests, magnificent mountains, and lovely 

 plains of his native land; whose encouragement made 

 possible the completion of a seemingly hopeless task, 

 this book is affectionately and gratefully dedicated. 



