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... surface , the direction of mountain - chains , the connexion of the Steppes and Deserts , and the geographical distribution of plants according to ascer- tained influences of temperature . The ignorance which has so long existed ...
... surface , the direction of mountain - chains , the connexion of the Steppes and Deserts , and the geographical distribution of plants according to ascer- tained influences of temperature . The ignorance which has so long existed ...
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... surface , and called Banks . Uniformity of phenomena presented by plains . Heaths of Europe , Pampas and Llanos of South America , African deserts , North Asiatic Steppes . Diversified character of the vegetable covering . Animal life ...
... surface , and called Banks . Uniformity of phenomena presented by plains . Heaths of Europe , Pampas and Llanos of South America , African deserts , North Asiatic Steppes . Diversified character of the vegetable covering . Animal life ...
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... surface , several miles in ex- tent , suddenly presents itself to view . Iron - black masses of tower- like rocks rise precipitately from the bed of the river ; the summits of the lofty palins pierce through the clouds of vapoury spray ...
... surface , several miles in ex- tent , suddenly presents itself to view . Iron - black masses of tower- like rocks rise precipitately from the bed of the river ; the summits of the lofty palins pierce through the clouds of vapoury spray ...
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... surface , and the shape of mountains . Loss which languages sustain in such expressive words . The misinterpreta- tion of a Spanish word has enlarged mountain - chains on maps , and created new ranges . PRIMEVAL FOREST . Frequent misuse ...
... surface , and the shape of mountains . Loss which languages sustain in such expressive words . The misinterpreta- tion of a Spanish word has enlarged mountain - chains on maps , and created new ranges . PRIMEVAL FOREST . Frequent misuse ...
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... surface of the earth . In ancient times they led to the notion of the Pyriphlegethon . Volcanos are intermittent earth - springs , the result of a permanent or transitory connection between the interior and exterior of our planet , the ...
... surface of the earth . In ancient times they led to the notion of the Pyriphlegethon . Volcanos are intermittent earth - springs , the result of a permanent or transitory connection between the interior and exterior of our planet , the ...
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