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TO 
Senor Don JOSE C. ZEEEDON 
OF 
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. 
