A dictionary, geographical, statistical, and historical, of the various countries, places, and principal natural objects in the world, Volume 1 |
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Page 21
... hills and with a high bank on the Gareep or Orange River . N. of this river the coast , when seen from the sea , presents only high sand - hills without any traces of water , and is , consequently , entirely destitute of vege- tation ...
... hills and with a high bank on the Gareep or Orange River . N. of this river the coast , when seen from the sea , presents only high sand - hills without any traces of water , and is , consequently , entirely destitute of vege- tation ...
Page 22
... hills and wells occur in a few places ; and water , in many parts , is only found at a depth of more than 100 feet . In that division of the desert which extends between the above - mentioned stony tract on the one side and Egypt and ...
... hills and wells occur in a few places ; and water , in many parts , is only found at a depth of more than 100 feet . In that division of the desert which extends between the above - mentioned stony tract on the one side and Egypt and ...
Page 50
... hill side , above whieh is a castle , built by James I. of Aragon , 62 m . S.E. Saragossa . Pop . 5,834 . A handsome ... hills , among which is a stalactitic cave , ( Cueva de las Maravillas ) , visited as a natural curiosity . ( Bowles ...
... hill side , above whieh is a castle , built by James I. of Aragon , 62 m . S.E. Saragossa . Pop . 5,834 . A handsome ... hills , among which is a stalactitic cave , ( Cueva de las Maravillas ) , visited as a natural curiosity . ( Bowles ...
Page 57
... hills , usually of the perpendicular and many other crustacea along the shores . height of 400 , 500 , or 600 yards , with an easy ascent , Among the insect tribe are scorpions , tarantulas , and several groves of fruit and forest trees ...
... hills , usually of the perpendicular and many other crustacea along the shores . height of 400 , 500 , or 600 yards , with an easy ascent , Among the insect tribe are scorpions , tarantulas , and several groves of fruit and forest trees ...
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... hills . Its walls have gone to decay , and neither of its two castles is of any considerable strength . It is a poor- looking place , but exports considerable quantities of corn , with sulphur and soda , pistachio nuts , almonds ...
... hills . Its walls have gone to decay , and neither of its two castles is of any considerable strength . It is a poor- looking place , but exports considerable quantities of corn , with sulphur and soda , pistachio nuts , almonds ...
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