Recreations in Physical Geography; or, The Earth as it is |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 14
... abundant evi- dence that subterranean fire is at work in the interme- diate spaces , by the earthquakes which from ... abundance ; whilst thermal or hot springs often occur , possessing a very high temperature , and it not unfrequently ...
... abundant evi- dence that subterranean fire is at work in the interme- diate spaces , by the earthquakes which from ... abundance ; whilst thermal or hot springs often occur , possessing a very high temperature , and it not unfrequently ...
Page 21
... abundant crops of grain and other produce ; and a considerable portion is occupied by forests of birch and pine . The depression before alluded to , in the region of the Caspian Sea , may be considered as a continuation of the great ...
... abundant crops of grain and other produce ; and a considerable portion is occupied by forests of birch and pine . The depression before alluded to , in the region of the Caspian Sea , may be considered as a continuation of the great ...
Page 37
... abundant moisture will accordingly , as the temperature of the air gradually diminishes , be gradually and gently depo- sited in the form of dew . The deposition will be greatest when a clear cool evening succeeds a sultry day . In our ...
... abundant moisture will accordingly , as the temperature of the air gradually diminishes , be gradually and gently depo- sited in the form of dew . The deposition will be greatest when a clear cool evening succeeds a sultry day . In our ...
Page 38
... abundance , that it is sufficient to soak through the garments of the inhabit- ants : whilst , during the prevalence of the south wind , which traverses extensive tracts of sandy deserts , no dew is deposited . A serene and cloudless ...
... abundance , that it is sufficient to soak through the garments of the inhabit- ants : whilst , during the prevalence of the south wind , which traverses extensive tracts of sandy deserts , no dew is deposited . A serene and cloudless ...
Page 39
... abundant in winter than in summer ; and very copious deposits will be observed on the lights of hot- houses and conservatories . For the rapid formation of dew , it is essential that the surface of a body should be ten or fifteen ...
... abundant in winter than in summer ; and very copious deposits will be observed on the lights of hot- houses and conservatories . For the rapid formation of dew , it is essential that the surface of a body should be ten or fifteen ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
abundant Africa Alps animals appears Arctic Asia Atlantic Atlantic Ocean beautiful birds borders branches Britain called Cape Caspian Sea central central line cetacea climate coast cold considerable considered consists contains convulsion covered cultivation deposits districts ditto dwarf willow earth earth's surface earthquakes eastern elevation equator eruption Europe extends fertile forests fruit geography globe heat height Hyæna includes Indian inhabitants insects islands Isles lakes land latitude latter less lofty lowland maize miles moisture mountain ranges native natural nearly North America northern Norway spruce Nova Zembla observed occur ocean Pachydermata palm parallel Peak peculiar perpetual snow pine plains plants portion possesses present produce quadrupeds racter remarkable ridge rise rivers rocks Rocky Scotland shores situated snow-line soil southern species summer summits table-land temperate temperature Tibet tract tree tribe tropical valleys Van Diemen's Land various vast volcanic region western whilst whole wild winds