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... equator , as the elevated land of Tartary is much colder than the low lands of Arabia and Persia on one side , and of China and Japan on the other , which lie nearly 4 FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE . ASIATIC MOUNTAINS.
... equator , as the elevated land of Tartary is much colder than the low lands of Arabia and Persia on one side , and of China and Japan on the other , which lie nearly 4 FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE . ASIATIC MOUNTAINS.
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... nearly between the same degrees of latitude . The most remarkable of the Asiatic mountains are the Himalayas , Adam's Peak , Mount Caucasus , and Mount Lebanon with the other mountains mentioned in Holy Writ . THE HIMALAYAS . THE ...
... nearly between the same degrees of latitude . The most remarkable of the Asiatic mountains are the Himalayas , Adam's Peak , Mount Caucasus , and Mount Lebanon with the other mountains mentioned in Holy Writ . THE HIMALAYAS . THE ...
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... Nearly in the centre of the enclosed area they saw a large rock , one side of which is shelving , and can be easily ascended . On the top of this mass , which is of granite , there stands a small square wooden shed , fastened to the ...
... Nearly in the centre of the enclosed area they saw a large rock , one side of which is shelving , and can be easily ascended . On the top of this mass , which is of granite , there stands a small square wooden shed , fastened to the ...
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... nearly two feet deep , is encircled by a border of gilded copper , in which are set a few valueless gems . This foot - mark is an object of deep reverence by the pilgrims , some of whom believe it to be that of their god Buddhoo ; but ...
... nearly two feet deep , is encircled by a border of gilded copper , in which are set a few valueless gems . This foot - mark is an object of deep reverence by the pilgrims , some of whom believe it to be that of their god Buddhoo ; but ...
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... nearly 200 miles . Torrents , precipices , and avalanches , render these mountains almost impassable , except by what are called the gates , which are elevated mountain passes resembling the ghauts of India . The loftiest mountain of ...
... nearly 200 miles . Torrents , precipices , and avalanches , render these mountains almost impassable , except by what are called the gates , which are elevated mountain passes resembling the ghauts of India . The loftiest mountain of ...
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Page 278 - Some years ago I kept a sloth, in my room for several months. I often took him out of the house, and placed him upon the ground, in order to have an opportunity of observing his motions. If the ground were rough, he would pull himself forwards, by...
Page 312 - They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters ; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.