A dictionary, geographical, statistical, and historical, of the various countries, places, and principal natural objects in the world, Volume 1 |
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... soil ; but though very cold on the mountains , and comparatively hot in the low grounds , it is , speaking generally , temperate and healthy . Along the Adriatic , and in the valleys and plains , the soil is very productive ; and large ...
... soil ; but though very cold on the mountains , and comparatively hot in the low grounds , it is , speaking generally , temperate and healthy . Along the Adriatic , and in the valleys and plains , the soil is very productive ; and large ...
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... Soil . These , as remarked in the according to locality . In the eastern part of the Caubul valley and in those to the south , bordering on Cutch Gundava , the heat is sufficient to mature all the products of India , such as the sugar ...
... Soil . These , as remarked in the according to locality . In the eastern part of the Caubul valley and in those to the south , bordering on Cutch Gundava , the heat is sufficient to mature all the products of India , such as the sugar ...
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... soil and climate , corns are little grown , and their place is taken by hardy farinaceous roots , pulses , & c .; as the Dioscoria or yam , the Arachis or ground nut , and the pigeon pea or Cytisus cojan . The fruits of tropical Africa ...
... soil and climate , corns are little grown , and their place is taken by hardy farinaceous roots , pulses , & c .; as the Dioscoria or yam , the Arachis or ground nut , and the pigeon pea or Cytisus cojan . The fruits of tropical Africa ...
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... soil , but not very near the sea , on hills , on sandy or hard clay soil , or on sedgy grounds , and requires much care in its culture . The plant resembles a large pear tree , from 20 to 40 feet in height . In the Moluccas it bears at ...
... soil , but not very near the sea , on hills , on sandy or hard clay soil , or on sedgy grounds , and requires much care in its culture . The plant resembles a large pear tree , from 20 to 40 feet in height . In the Moluccas it bears at ...
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... soils of every elevation and quality , her vegetable products are necessarily of the most diversified description . 1,609 2,338,220 537,512 23,000,000 Owing to the prevalent humidity and coolness of the climate , and the richness of the ...
... soils of every elevation and quality , her vegetable products are necessarily of the most diversified description . 1,609 2,338,220 537,512 23,000,000 Owing to the prevalent humidity and coolness of the climate , and the richness of the ...
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